
Mazda 323
Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,995 cc
S774 VAWMOT history
S774 VAW is a green petrol Mazda 323 first used on 10 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2024 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 146,987 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Oct 2024
- Mileage
- 146,987 mi
- At MOT on 16 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 15 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,053 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S774 VAW
- 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
- 10 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Oct 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Oct 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
S774 VAW was last recorded at 146,987 miles on 16 Oct 2024, 5,510 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 12 Oct 2021: 134,369 miles, lower than 134,957 miles on 23 Feb 2021.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 141,477 miles · 5 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 5,510 miles
- Average per year
- 5,053 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 146,987 miles
- 2023 – 141,477 miles
- 2022 – 137,786 miles
- 2021 – 134,369 miles
- 2020 – 134,318 miles
- 2017 – 123,164 miles
- 2016 – 119,797 miles
- 2015 – 116,712 miles
- 2014 – 110,031 miles
- 2013 – 104,290 miles
- 2012 – 97,758 miles
- 2011 – 90,968 miles
- 2010 – 78,609 miles
- 2009 – 68,640 miles
- 2008 – 61,873 miles
- 2007 – 61,541 miles
- 2006 – 55,070 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired of chassis (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired of inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired of chassis (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryAll steering and suspension bushes starting to perish.
- AdvisoryAll underbody panels starting to corrode.
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
24 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail146,987 miles (+5,510)4 dangerous6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,987 miles
- Test number
- 361370345017
- DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired of chassis (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired of inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired of chassis (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryAll steering and suspension bushes starting to perish.
- AdvisoryAll underbody panels starting to corrode.
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
Pass141,477 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 141,477 miles
- Test number
- 854507190775
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Fail141,475 miles (+3,689)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,475 miles
- Test number
- 430587014185
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Pass137,786 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 137,786 miles
- Test number
- 995206767294
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail137,786 miles (+3,417)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,786 miles
- Test number
- 635648609142
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass134,369 miles (-588)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 134,369 miles
- Test number
- 235856994346
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail134,957 miles (+639)2 dangerous4 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,957 miles
- Test number
- 826550914183
- DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside of the car is undersealed
Fail134,318 miles (+11,154)11 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,318 miles
- Test number
- 498147725812
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass123,164 miles (+3,367)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 123,164 miles
- Test number
- 412746819895
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill backings (5.2.6)
- AdvisorySlight oil leak (sump)
Pass119,797 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 119,797 miles
- Test number
- 108090453390
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside wheel arches (5.2.6)
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside,offside sills and floor to sills (5.2.6)
Fail119,797 miles (+3,085)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,797 miles
- Test number
- 641437175912
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill clousure (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside wheel arches (5.2.6)
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside,offside sills and floor to sills (5.2.6)
Pass116,712 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 116,712 miles
- Test number
- 446241884904
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)
Fail116,712 miles (+6,681)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,712 miles
- Test number
- 904047627160
- FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill clouure (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)
Pass110,031 miles (+13)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 110,031 miles
- Test number
- 516862254249
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteNearside and offside front brake hoses perished
Fail110,018 miles (+5,728)2 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,018 miles
- Test number
- 826021454280
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteNearside and offside front brake hoses perished
Pass104,290 miles (+6,532)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 104,290 miles
- Test number
- 696166043250
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- NoteNearside and offside front brake hoses perished
Pass97,758 miles (+6,790)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 97,758 miles
- Test number
- 999078652201
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass90,968 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 90,968 miles
- Test number
- 535772151266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,968 miles (+12,359)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,968 miles
- Test number
- 397600451483
- FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass78,609 miles (+9,969)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 78,609 miles
- Test number
- 944079550290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,640 miles (+6,767)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 68,640 miles
- Test number
- 484944959251
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteSteering slightly leaking
Pass61,873 miles (+332)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 61,873 miles
- Test number
- 620177548202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,541 miles (+6,471)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 61,541 miles
- Test number
- 610763017377
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteRear exhaust mount broken.(alternative wire support used)
Pass55,070 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 55,070 miles
- Test number
- 770140126231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S774 VAW
- Does S774 VAW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S774 VAW expired on 11 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S774 VAW?
- The MOT on S774 VAW expired on 11 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S774 VAW done?
- S774 VAW was recorded at 146,987 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2024, an average of 5,053 miles a year.
- Has S774 VAW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S774 VAW has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on S774 VAW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Oct 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S774 VAW find?
- S774 VAW failed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2024 with 4 dangerous defects, 6 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside front vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired of chassis; nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired of inner sill; offside rear vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired of chassis, and 12 more.
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