
Mazda 323
Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,598 cc
L460 DKEMOT history
L460 DKE is a blue petrol Mazda 323 first used on 4 Nov 1993. Its MOT expired on 27 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 127,898 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Jan 2024
- Mileage
- 127,898 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jan 2023
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,084 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L460 DKE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- 323
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 4 Nov 1993
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Jan 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jul 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
L460 DKE was last recorded at 127,898 miles on 24 Jan 2023, 1,548 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 126,350 miles · 28 Jan 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 1,548 miles
- Average per year
- 3,084 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 127,898 miles
- 2022 – 126,350 miles
- 2021 – 124,964 miles
- 2019 – 122,292 miles
- 2018 – 119,089 miles
- 2017 – 116,286 miles
- 2016 – 114,048 miles
- 2015 – 110,791 miles
- 2014 – 108,076 miles
- 2013 – 105,529 miles
- 2012 – 103,054 miles
- 2011 – 99,052 miles
- 2010 – 95,267 miles
- 2009 – 90,848 miles
- 2008 – 86,634 miles
- 2007 – 81,922 miles
- 2006 – 77,697 miles
- 2005 – 73,807 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryFuel filler neck corrodedRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2017
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010
Coil spring corroded all four
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Both outer and inner sills corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
27 tests since 8 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
FailMileage not read13 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 110212070198
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel filler neck corroded
Pass127,898 miles (+1,548)1 minor16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 127,898 miles
- Test number
- 519579753715
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front floor pan corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front floor pan corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat
- AdvisoryFuel filler neck corroded
Pass126,350 miles (+1,386)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 126,350 miles
- Test number
- 653258740963
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel filler neck corroded
Pass124,964 miles (+2,672)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 124,964 miles
- Test number
- 509901630045
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryCorrosion both outer sills
- AdvisoryFuel filler neck corroded
- AdvisoryOffside wiper blade slightly damaged
- AdvisoryUnderside surface corrosion
Pass122,292 miles (+3,203)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 122,292 miles
- Test number
- 900278718987
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel filler pipe corroded
- AdvisoryUnderside has surface corrosion
- AdvisoryWiper blade poor condition
Pass119,089 miles (+2,803)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 119,089 miles
- Test number
- 799004059418
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front antiroll bar link bushes perishing
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres 3mm
- AdvisoryBoth outer and inner sills corroded
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySeveral rear suspension bushes perishing
Pass116,286 miles (+2,238)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 116,286 miles
- Test number
- 145398994189
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre 6 years old
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryBoth outer and inner sills corroded
- AdvisoryFuel filler neck corroded
Pass114,048 miles (+167)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 114,048 miles
- Test number
- 241643419503
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion UNDERSIDE (6.1.B.2)
Fail113,881 miles (+3,090)4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,881 miles
- Test number
- 651540156311
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTTER SEAL (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion UNDERSIDE (6.1.B.2)
Pass110,791 miles (+2,715)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 110,791 miles
- Test number
- 157598985108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,076 miles (+2,547)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 108,076 miles
- Test number
- 468712884109
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass105,529 miles (+2,475)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 105,529 miles
- Test number
- 375859873188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,054 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 103,054 miles
- Test number
- 995981892118
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail103,054 miles (+4,002)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,054 miles
- Test number
- 607211192171
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass99,052 miles (+3,785)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 99,052 miles
- Test number
- 289212581158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,267 miles (+43)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 95,267 miles
- Test number
- 331149380130
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail95,224 miles (+4,376)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,224 miles
- Test number
- 301283980136
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass90,848 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 90,848 miles
- Test number
- 284179889118
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail90,848 miles (+4,214)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,848 miles
- Test number
- 320369889169
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass86,634 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 86,634 miles
- Test number
- 271600108249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,616 miles (+4,694)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,616 miles
- Test number
- 734337798168
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass81,922 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 81,922 miles
- Test number
- 573587287107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,922 miles (+4,225)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,922 miles
- Test number
- 332375987139
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass77,697 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 77,697 miles
- Test number
- 291249786475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,697 miles (+3,890)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,697 miles
- Test number
- 500858586151
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Pass73,807 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 73,807 miles
- Test number
- 143983195140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,790 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,790 miles
- Test number
- 670299985157
- FailureFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Questions about L460 DKE
- Does L460 DKE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L460 DKE expired on 27 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L460 DKE?
- The MOT on L460 DKE expired on 27 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L460 DKE done?
- L460 DKE was recorded at 127,898 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2023, an average of 3,084 miles a year.
- Has L460 DKE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L460 DKE has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on L460 DKE ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on L460 DKE find?
- L460 DKE failed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2024 with 13 major defects and 8 advisories: emissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust leak; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; nearside front integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan, and 18 more.
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