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Mazda 323

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB53 NKZMOT history

LB53 NKZ is a silver petrol Mazda 323 first used on 30 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 62,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
62,850 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,988 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 NKZ
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
30 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 NKZ was last recorded at 62,850 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 4,993 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,857 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,993 miles
Average per year
2,988 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,850 miles
  • 2025 – 57,857 miles
  • 2024 – 52,736 miles
  • 2023 – 49,085 miles
  • 2022 – 41,126 miles
  • 2021 – 22,090 miles
  • 2020 – 21,804 miles
  • 2019 – 20,960 miles
  • 2018 – 20,018 miles
  • 2017 – 18,938 miles
  • 2016 – 17,754 miles
  • 2015 – 16,602 miles
  • 2014 – 15,448 miles
  • 2012 – 14,218 miles
  • 2011 – 11,787 miles
  • 2010 – 10,496 miles
  • 2009 – 9,061 miles
  • 2008 – 7,984 miles
  • 2007 – 6,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,850 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,850 miles (+4,993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    62,850 miles
    Test number
    502676324056
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass57,857 miles (+1)4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    57,857 miles
    Test number
    860541105587
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail57,856 miles (+5,120)1 major4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,856 miles
    Test number
    846217086277
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass52,736 miles (+3,651)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    52,736 miles
    Test number
    194467698400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAdvise wheel alignment
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washers poor

  5. Pass49,085 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    49,085 miles
    Test number
    402218179190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail49,085 miles (+7,959)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,085 miles
    Test number
    252130759800
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass41,126 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    41,126 miles
    Test number
    228440071677
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail41,104 miles (+19,014)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,104 miles
    Test number
    990321115492
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass22,090 miles (+286)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    22,090 miles
    Test number
    406847220621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass21,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    21,804 miles
    Test number
    158423360929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail21,804 miles (+844)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,804 miles
    Test number
    503580230732
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass20,960 miles (+942)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    20,960 miles
    Test number
    262124832387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    20,018 miles
    Test number
    688817415110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail20,018 miles (+1,080)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,018 miles
    Test number
    931970292716
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass18,938 miles (+1,184)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    18,938 miles
    Test number
    721476419704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    17,754 miles
    Test number
    535363634356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail17,754 miles (+1,152)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,754 miles
    Test number
    643804873548
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass16,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    16,602 miles
    Test number
    227674115025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail16,602 miles (+1,154)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,602 miles
    Test number
    276734115082
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass15,448 miles (+1,230)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    15,448 miles
    Test number
    158765014478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    14,218 miles
    Test number
    187942352317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail14,218 miles (+1,357)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,218 miles
    Test number
    586742052319
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass12,861 miles (+1,074)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    12,861 miles
    Test number
    649592712043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,787 miles (+1,291)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    11,787 miles
    Test number
    477391311000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass10,496 miles (+1,435)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    10,496 miles
    Test number
    483263710060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass9,061 miles (+1,077)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    9,061 miles
    Test number
    352888209038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass7,984 miles (+1,877)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    7,984 miles
    Test number
    342049908023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass6,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    6,107 miles
    Test number
    174069207440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 NKZ

Does LB53 NKZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 NKZ is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 NKZ?
The MOT on LB53 NKZ is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 NKZ done?
LB53 NKZ was recorded at 62,850 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 2,988 miles a year.
Has LB53 NKZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 NKZ has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 NKZ 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 LB53 NKZ find?
LB53 NKZ passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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