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Mazda 323

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc

S35 PMJMOT history

S35 PMJ is a red petrol Mazda 323 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 71,642 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
71,642 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,909 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S35 PMJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
323
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S35 PMJ was last recorded at 71,642 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 10,876 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,766 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10,876 miles
Average per year
1,909 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,642 miles
  • 2025 – 60,766 miles
  • 2024 – 60,759 miles
  • 2023 – 43,334 miles
  • 2013 – 42,624 miles
  • 2012 – 41,528 miles
  • 2011 – 39,426 miles
  • 2007 – 38,935 miles
  • 2006 – 35,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,642 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Advise some imbalance shown on front brakes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 29 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,642 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    71,642 miles
    Test number
    471675695187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail71,642 miles (+10,876)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,642 miles
    Test number
    680472517297
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass60,766 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    60,766 miles
    Test number
    420887659690
    • AdvisoryAdvise some imbalance shown on front brakes

  4. Fail60,759 miles (+17,425)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,759 miles
    Test number
    975841559881
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAdvise some imbalance shown on front brakes

  5. Pass43,334 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    43,334 miles
    Test number
    560638515177
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion present all over including suspension parts
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Fail43,331 miles (+707)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,331 miles
    Test number
    456994501650
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll Tyres slightly misshaped
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on suspention componants
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass42,624 miles (+1,096)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    42,624 miles
    Test number
    727806133090
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  8. Pass41,528 miles (+2,102)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    41,528 miles
    Test number
    125047722062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,426 miles (+491)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    39,426 miles
    Test number
    167373631083
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront suspension lower arm corrosion both sides.

  10. Pass38,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    38,935 miles
    Test number
    543327837394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail38,935 miles (+3,755)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,935 miles
    Test number
    822604637341
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass35,180 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    35,180 miles
    Test number
    781703136309
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S35 PMJ

Does S35 PMJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S35 PMJ is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S35 PMJ?
The MOT on S35 PMJ is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S35 PMJ done?
S35 PMJ was recorded at 71,642 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 1,909 miles a year.
Has S35 PMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S35 PMJ has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S35 PMJ 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 S35 PMJ find?
S35 PMJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted, and 3 more.

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