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Mazda 323

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB52 OTUMOT history

LB52 OTU is a silver petrol Mazda 323 first used on 28 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 101,497 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Nov 2024
Mileage
101,497 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2023
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,885 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 OTU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
323
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 OTU was last recorded at 101,497 miles on 27 Nov 2023, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,484 miles · 13 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
4,885 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 101,497 miles
  • 2022 – 100,262 miles
  • 2021 – 98,112 miles
  • 2020 – 96,621 miles
  • 2019 – 94,225 miles
  • 2018 – 92,508 miles
  • 2017 – 89,179 miles
  • 2016 – 81,011 miles
  • 2015 – 72,857 miles
  • 2014 – 64,998 miles
  • 2013 – 57,949 miles
  • 2012 – 51,180 miles
  • 2011 – 45,542 miles
  • 2010 – 39,482 miles
  • 2009 – 33,075 miles
  • 2008 – 26,668 miles
  • 2007 – 20,891 miles
  • 2006 – 14,744 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,497 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner valance (6.1.1 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryUnder body corrosionRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,497 miles (+13)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    101,497 miles
    Test number
    804462953537
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner valance (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  2. Fail101,484 miles (+1,222)8 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,484 miles
    Test number
    134794178770
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner shock mount holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner valance (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  3. Pass100,262 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    100,262 miles
    Test number
    100122214528
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust system very corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  4. Fail100,262 miles (+2,150)1 repaired2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,262 miles
    Test number
    359813231432
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust system very corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  5. Pass98,112 miles (+1,491)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    98,112 miles
    Test number
    286323816919
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear sills corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  6. Pass96,621 miles (+2,396)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,621 miles
    Test number
    896090413855
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass94,225 miles (+1,717)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    94,225 miles
    Test number
    822232485660
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear underside corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis rails corroded

  8. Pass92,508 miles (+3,329)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    92,508 miles
    Test number
    801271109689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass89,179 miles (+8,168)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    89,179 miles
    Test number
    556522789995
    • AdvisoryExhaust front-centre joint corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass81,011 miles (+8,154)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    81,011 miles
    Test number
    668389111078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  11. Pass72,857 miles (+7,859)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    72,857 miles
    Test number
    399147345056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass64,998 miles (+7,049)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    64,998 miles
    Test number
    626098744033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass57,949 miles (+6,769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    57,949 miles
    Test number
    869526043063
    • 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)

  14. Pass51,180 miles (+5,638)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    51,180 miles
    Test number
    828661142015
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass45,542 miles (+6,060)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    45,542 miles
    Test number
    728655751013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,482 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    39,482 miles
    Test number
    224563840066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail39,457 miles (+6,382)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,457 miles
    Test number
    951162340009
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  18. Pass33,075 miles (+6,407)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    33,075 miles
    Test number
    111824859418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,668 miles (+5,777)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    26,668 miles
    Test number
    190504948035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,891 miles (+6,147)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    20,891 miles
    Test number
    524630147086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    14,744 miles
    Test number
    834734856040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 OTU

Does LB52 OTU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 OTU expired on 26 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 OTU?
The MOT on LB52 OTU expired on 26 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 OTU done?
LB52 OTU was recorded at 101,497 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2023, an average of 4,885 miles a year.
Has LB52 OTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 OTU has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB52 OTU 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 LB52 OTU find?
LB52 OTU passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2023 with 6 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner valance, and 3 more.

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