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Mazda 323

Black · Petrol · 1994 · 1,598 cc

L65 BFPMOT history

L65 BFP is a black petrol Mazda 323 first used on 6 Jan 1994. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 93,505 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
93,505 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L65 BFP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
323
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
6 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L65 BFP was last recorded at 93,505 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 1,203 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,302 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,203 miles
Average per year
2,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,505 miles
  • 2024 – 92,302 miles
  • 2023 – 90,606 miles
  • 2022 – 88,810 miles
  • 2021 – 86,737 miles
  • 2020 – 84,465 miles
  • 2019 – 83,119 miles
  • 2018 – 80,263 miles
  • 2017 – 77,641 miles
  • 2016 – 75,387 miles
  • 2015 – 74,652 miles
  • 2014 – 73,856 miles
  • 2013 – 72,957 miles
  • 2012 – 70,725 miles
  • 2011 – 68,342 miles
  • 2009 – 63,784 miles
  • 2008 – 60,916 miles
  • 2007 – 57,747 miles
  • 2006 – 55,661 miles
  • 2005 – 52,649 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,505 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 9 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,505 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    93,505 miles
    Test number
    234445432584
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail93,505 miles (+1,203)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,505 miles
    Test number
    671798754385
    • MajorElectrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery lug (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass92,302 miles (+1,696)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    92,302 miles
    Test number
    852592332142
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner w/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body component slightly loose lower of wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner w/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass90,606 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    90,606 miles
    Test number
    644865783913
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail90,576 miles (+1,766)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,576 miles
    Test number
    955143647547
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner w/arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass88,810 miles (+2,073)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    88,810 miles
    Test number
    741937799262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass86,737 miles (+2,272)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    86,737 miles
    Test number
    669684708042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,465 miles (+1,346)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    84,465 miles
    Test number
    836390207868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,119 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    83,119 miles
    Test number
    305854273443
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s front outer drive shaft boot perishes

  10. Fail83,118 miles (+13)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,118 miles
    Test number
    940447131841
    • MajorIntegral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both rear inner w/arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s front outer drive shaft boot perishes

  11. Fail83,105 miles (+2,842)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,105 miles
    Test number
    510983024756
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door - hole (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes have been covered in grease
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to chassis
    • AdvisoryN/s/f anti roll bar linkage bushes are perished and splitting
    • AdvisoryN/s/f flexible brake hose is perished
    • AdvisoryN/s/f outer cv boot is perished
    • AdvisoryO/s/f anti roll bar linkage bushes are perished and splitting
    • AdvisoryO/s/f flexible brake hose is perished
    • AdvisoryOil residue on the engine and gearbox

  12. Pass80,263 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    80,263 miles
    Test number
    281723969881
    • AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm rear bushes split

  13. Fail80,263 miles (+2,622)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,263 miles
    Test number
    226502534005
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm rear bushes split

  14. Pass77,641 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    77,641 miles
    Test number
    386267457871
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti roll bar linkage bushes are perished
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryN/s/f cv boot is perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail77,641 miles (+2,254)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,641 miles
    Test number
    891505866309
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body to sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body to sill in the center hole (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body to sill x2 holes (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti roll bar linkage bushes are perished
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryN/s/f cv boot is perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass75,387 miles (+735)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    75,387 miles
    Test number
    636325289987
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass74,652 miles (+796)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    74,652 miles
    Test number
    292098225201
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass73,856 miles (+899)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    73,856 miles
    Test number
    676732854305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass72,957 miles (+2,232)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    72,957 miles
    Test number
    868852253353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass70,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    70,725 miles
    Test number
    238162952383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail70,725 miles (+2,383)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,725 miles
    Test number
    416412852430
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass68,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    68,342 miles
    Test number
    459940851342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. FailMileage not read1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    152869240304
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    274509540372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass63,784 miles (+2,868)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    63,784 miles
    Test number
    211308049354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass60,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    60,916 miles
    Test number
    321367748317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail60,916 miles (+3,169)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,916 miles
    Test number
    980277448311
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

  28. Pass57,747 miles (+2,086)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    57,747 miles
    Test number
    630878047306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass55,661 miles (+3,012)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    55,661 miles
    Test number
    852143156320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass52,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    52,649 miles
    Test number
    224003645307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L65 BFP

Does L65 BFP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L65 BFP is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L65 BFP?
The MOT on L65 BFP is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L65 BFP done?
L65 BFP was recorded at 93,505 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 2,047 miles a year.
Has L65 BFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L65 BFP has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L65 BFP 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 L65 BFP find?
L65 BFP passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear upper suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting, and 2 more.

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