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Mazda 323

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,498 cc

S716 GCGMOT history

S716 GCG is a silver petrol Mazda 323 first used on 11 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 83,905 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
83,905 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,372 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S716 GCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
323
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S716 GCG was last recorded at 83,905 miles on 14 May 2026, 594 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Jan 2020: 77,855 miles, lower than 77,881 miles on 29 Jan 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
83,311 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
594 miles
Average per year
2,372 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,905 miles
  • 2025 – 83,311 miles
  • 2024 – 82,768 miles
  • 2023 – 82,393 miles
  • 2022 – 82,207 miles
  • 2021 – 81,894 miles
  • 2020 – 77,855 miles
  • 2019 – 69,253 miles
  • 2018 – 67,214 miles
  • 2017 – 66,501 miles
  • 2016 – 65,980 miles
  • 2015 – 64,929 miles
  • 2014 – 63,554 miles
  • 2013 – 61,288 miles
  • 2012 – 59,819 miles
  • 2011 – 55,336 miles
  • 2010 – 50,014 miles
  • 2008 – 45,094 miles
  • 2007 – 41,621 miles
  • 2006 – 38,636 miles
  • 2005 – 35,573 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,905 miles
  • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play All four (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (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.

  • Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,905 miles (+594)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    83,905 miles
    Test number
    337370627422
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play All four (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass83,311 miles (+543)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    83,311 miles
    Test number
    738473606411
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear arch rusty

  3. Pass82,768 miles (+375)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    82,768 miles
    Test number
    297189049498
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass82,393 miles (+186)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    82,393 miles
    Test number
    622229253681
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass82,207 miles (+313)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    82,207 miles
    Test number
    326866479885
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass81,894 miles (+4,039)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    81,894 miles
    Test number
    418424488988
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass77,855 miles (-26)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,855 miles
    Test number
    763273153227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail77,881 miles (+8,628)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,881 miles
    Test number
    796362949441
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass69,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    69,253 miles
    Test number
    437564922543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail69,253 miles (+2,039)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,253 miles
    Test number
    576175911284
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass67,214 miles (+713)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    67,214 miles
    Test number
    995541316861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,501 miles (+521)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    66,501 miles
    Test number
    593362016915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,980 miles (+1,051)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    65,980 miles
    Test number
    447398151660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,929 miles (+1,375)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    64,929 miles
    Test number
    945145515049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,554 miles (+2)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    63,554 miles
    Test number
    256769104031
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAll shockabsorber boots are split/defective
    • NoteMovement noted in drivers seat
    • NoteStone chip n/s windscreen
    • NoteSurface corrosion evident underbody/suspension

  16. Fail63,552 miles (+2,264)5 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,552 miles
    Test number
    208107704038
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteAll shockabsorber boots are split/defective
    • NoteMovement noted in drivers seat
    • NoteStone chip n/s windscreen
    • NoteSurface corrosion evident underbody/suspension

  17. Pass61,288 miles (+1,469)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    61,288 miles
    Test number
    118006513018
    • NoteAll shockabsorber boots are poor/split
    • NoteExhaust system heavily corroded

  18. Pass59,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    59,819 miles
    Test number
    107552512417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail59,819 miles (+4,483)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,819 miles
    Test number
    186890212407
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  20. Pass55,336 miles (+5,322)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    55,336 miles
    Test number
    707245401048
    • NoteFront number plate damaged/cracked
    • NoteO/s/f shockabsorber boot poor..
    • NoteStone damage screen!

  21. Pass50,014 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    50,014 miles
    Test number
    700070120058
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre tread depths getting low

  22. Fail50,014 miles (+18)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,014 miles
    Test number
    960070220060
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre tread depths getting low

  23. Fail49,996 miles (+4,902)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,996 miles
    Test number
    440949410018
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteNeeds wheel alignment

  24. Pass45,094 miles (+3,473)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    45,094 miles
    Test number
    260614858356
    • NoteO/s/r tyre 3.0 mm..

  25. Pass41,621 miles (+2,985)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    41,621 miles
    Test number
    591352657335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,636 miles (+3,063)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    38,636 miles
    Test number
    401184056377
    • NoteBleed nipple missing n/s/r brake..

  27. Pass35,573 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    35,573 miles
    Test number
    904113965394
    • NoteSlight wear /movement,n/s and o/s anti-roll bar link's †

Questions about S716 GCG

Does S716 GCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S716 GCG is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S716 GCG?
The MOT on S716 GCG is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S716 GCG done?
S716 GCG was recorded at 83,905 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 2,372 miles a year.
Has S716 GCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S716 GCG has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on S716 GCG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Jan 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S716 GCG find?
S716 GCG passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: central stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all four; nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch.

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