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Mazda 323

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,995 cc

R385 OTAMOT history

R385 OTA is a green petrol Mazda 323 first used on 23 Jun 1998. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 134,663 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
134,663 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,591 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R385 OTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
323
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
23 Jun 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R385 OTA was last recorded at 134,663 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 1,635 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,028 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,635 miles
Average per year
3,591 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,663 miles
  • 2024 – 133,028 miles
  • 2023 – 130,151 miles
  • 2022 – 127,371 miles
  • 2021 – 123,963 miles
  • 2020 – 112,589 miles
  • 2019 – 101,075 miles
  • 2018 – 88,651 miles
  • 2017 – 83,910 miles
  • 2016 – 83,823 miles
  • 2015 – 82,925 miles
  • 2014 – 82,198 miles
  • 2013 – 80,067 miles
  • 2012 – 78,955 miles
  • 2011 – 77,038 miles
  • 2010 – 75,226 miles
  • 2009 – 73,368 miles
  • 2008 – 70,656 miles
  • 2007 – 67,867 miles
  • 2006 – 65,094 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,663 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  • AdvisoryInner sills showing sighs of corrosion

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,663 miles (+1,635)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    134,663 miles
    Test number
    486244856038
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryInner sills showing sighs of corrosion

  2. Pass133,028 miles (+2,877)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    133,028 miles
    Test number
    146963803468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass130,151 miles (+2,780)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    130,151 miles
    Test number
    124049915540
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

  4. Pass127,371 miles (+250)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    127,371 miles
    Test number
    362608584419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail127,121 miles (+3,158)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,121 miles
    Test number
    636844138573
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass123,963 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    123,963 miles
    Test number
    229093759718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail123,961 miles (+11,372)3 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,961 miles
    Test number
    377851049556
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass112,589 miles (+11,514)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    112,589 miles
    Test number
    271039612953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,075 miles (+12,424)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    101,075 miles
    Test number
    115058734855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,651 miles (+4,741)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    88,651 miles
    Test number
    139485188746
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

  11. Pass83,910 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    83,910 miles
    Test number
    851940668452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,823 miles (+898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    83,823 miles
    Test number
    847036638391
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding slightly

  13. Pass82,925 miles (+727)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    82,925 miles
    Test number
    276842685196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,198 miles (+2,131)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    82,198 miles
    Test number
    508119984171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,067 miles (+1,112)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    80,067 miles
    Test number
    735900993164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail78,955 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,955 miles
    Test number
    565182112249
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass78,955 miles (+1,917)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    78,955 miles
    Test number
    599982112206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,038 miles (+1,812)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    77,038 miles
    Test number
    887603221207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,226 miles (+1,858)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    75,226 miles
    Test number
    960337110244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,368 miles (+2,712)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    73,368 miles
    Test number
    634666499160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,656 miles (+2,789)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    70,656 miles
    Test number
    673467198111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass67,867 miles (+2,773)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    67,867 miles
    Test number
    810009147101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass65,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    65,094 miles
    Test number
    180754866193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R385 OTA

Does R385 OTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R385 OTA is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on R385 OTA?
The MOT on R385 OTA is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R385 OTA done?
R385 OTA was recorded at 134,663 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 3,591 miles a year.
Has R385 OTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R385 OTA has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on R385 OTA 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 R385 OTA find?
R385 OTA passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive engine; exhaust system corroded; inner sills showing sighs of corrosion.

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