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Mazda 323

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc

S33 VSAMOT history

S33 VSA is a silver petrol Mazda 323 first used on 7 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 127,710 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Aug 2027
Mileage
127,710 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,078 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S33 VSA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
323
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
7 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S33 VSA was last recorded at 127,710 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 3,087 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,623 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,087 miles
Average per year
4,078 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,710 miles
  • 2025 – 124,623 miles
  • 2024 – 121,865 miles
  • 2023 – 118,692 miles
  • 2022 – 115,382 miles
  • 2021 – 112,432 miles
  • 2020 – 109,885 miles
  • 2019 – 106,231 miles
  • 2018 – 101,562 miles
  • 2017 – 98,266 miles
  • 2016 – 95,182 miles
  • 2015 – 92,122 miles
  • 2014 – 87,251 miles
  • 2013 – 81,761 miles
  • 2012 – 76,989 miles
  • 2011 – 72,481 miles
  • 2010 – 67,561 miles
  • 2009 – 62,149 miles
  • 2008 – 56,416 miles
  • 2007 – 50,650 miles
  • 2006 – 46,165 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,710 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sill and wheel arch has corrosion
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sill and wheel arch has corrosion
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))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.

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,710 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    127,710 miles
    Test number
    729821867154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sill and wheel arch has corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sill and wheel arch has corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail127,710 miles (+3,087)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,710 miles
    Test number
    363243488212
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sill and wheel arch has corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sill and wheel arch has corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass124,623 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    124,623 miles
    Test number
    228613312912
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel archs and sills corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel arch and outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail124,623 miles (+2,758)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,623 miles
    Test number
    547961898674
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel archs and sills corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel arch and outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass121,865 miles (+3,173)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    121,865 miles
    Test number
    987617642051
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge reads 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass118,692 miles (+3,310)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    118,692 miles
    Test number
    480088276452
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides & worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & inner sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass115,382 miles (+2,950)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    115,382 miles
    Test number
    155524174189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll underside & components corroded

  8. Pass112,432 miles (+2,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    112,432 miles
    Test number
    160449304663
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass109,885 miles (+3,654)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    109,885 miles
    Test number
    557027164278
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn 3.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth tail gate struts worn
    • AdvisoryTravel on handbrake

  10. Pass106,231 miles (+4,669)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    106,231 miles
    Test number
    349465800472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass101,562 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    101,562 miles
    Test number
    542505462726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail101,492 miles (+3,226)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,492 miles
    Test number
    228701355388
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  13. Pass98,266 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    98,266 miles
    Test number
    303515685086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail98,266 miles (+3,084)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,266 miles
    Test number
    961647129452
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass95,182 miles (+3,060)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    95,182 miles
    Test number
    356886620505
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin when in use can hear scraping sound (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass92,122 miles (+40)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    92,122 miles
    Test number
    226685915215
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOffside front mirror unit slightly insecure
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail92,082 miles (+4,831)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,082 miles
    Test number
    219992915245
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOffside front mirror unit slightly insecure
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass87,251 miles (+5,490)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    87,251 miles
    Test number
    209592004218
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass81,761 miles (+4,772)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    81,761 miles
    Test number
    299478193428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,989 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    76,989 miles
    Test number
    345026102423
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Fail76,989 miles (+4,508)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,989 miles
    Test number
    428146402243
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass72,481 miles (+4,920)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    72,481 miles
    Test number
    328359291112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass67,561 miles (+5,412)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    67,561 miles
    Test number
    523334800266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass62,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    62,149 miles
    Test number
    683680399138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail62,149 miles (+5,733)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,149 miles
    Test number
    242219889456
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass56,416 miles (+5,766)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    56,416 miles
    Test number
    871906208261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass50,650 miles (+4,485)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    50,650 miles
    Test number
    372484607478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass46,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    46,165 miles
    Test number
    342536606469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S33 VSA

Does S33 VSA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S33 VSA is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S33 VSA?
The MOT on S33 VSA is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S33 VSA done?
S33 VSA was recorded at 127,710 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 4,078 miles a year.
Has S33 VSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S33 VSA has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S33 VSA 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 S33 VSA find?
S33 VSA passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear sill and wheel arch has corrosion; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn; offside rear sill and wheel arch has corrosion, and 2 more.

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