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Mazda 323

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc

S781 BGHMOT history

S781 BGH is a blue petrol Mazda 323 first used on 29 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 10 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 76,442 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Mar 2026
Mileage
76,442 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,817 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S781 BGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
323
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
29 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S781 BGH was last recorded at 76,442 miles on 11 Mar 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,441 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,817 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,442 miles
  • 2023 – 76,227 miles
  • 2022 – 75,788 miles
  • 2021 – 75,464 miles
  • 2020 – 75,065 miles
  • 2019 – 74,278 miles
  • 2018 – 73,079 miles
  • 2017 – 71,656 miles
  • 2016 – 69,966 miles
  • 2015 – 67,983 miles
  • 2014 – 66,082 miles
  • 2013 – 63,803 miles
  • 2012 – 61,552 miles
  • 2011 – 58,888 miles
  • 2010 – 56,104 miles
  • 2009 – 52,942 miles
  • 2008 – 49,841 miles
  • 2007 – 46,637 miles
  • 2006 – 42,832 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,442 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass76,442 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    76,442 miles
    Test number
    433302116430
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail76,441 miles (+214)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,441 miles
    Test number
    365574371577
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass76,227 miles (+439)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    76,227 miles
    Test number
    608856845389
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass75,788 miles (+324)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    75,788 miles
    Test number
    612435288452
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass75,464 miles (+399)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    75,464 miles
    Test number
    943298073924
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass75,065 miles (+787)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    75,065 miles
    Test number
    946794806340
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass74,278 miles (+1,199)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    74,278 miles
    Test number
    726503959466
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged

  8. Pass73,079 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    73,079 miles
    Test number
    264716490702
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail73,078 miles (+1,422)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,078 miles
    Test number
    170535112993
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass71,656 miles (+1,690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    71,656 miles
    Test number
    378278523849
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner & outer edge

  11. Pass69,966 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    69,966 miles
    Test number
    836247892236
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly wearing inner edge

  12. Fail69,966 miles (+1,983)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,966 miles
    Test number
    366415962590
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

  13. Pass67,983 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    67,983 miles
    Test number
    167423588660
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake wearing low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing slightley inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail67,983 miles (+1,901)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,983 miles
    Test number
    762155719742
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake wearing low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing slightley inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass66,082 miles (+2,279)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    66,082 miles
    Test number
    316311064298
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate slightly damaged

  16. Pass63,803 miles (+2,251)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    63,803 miles
    Test number
    766031463280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,552 miles (+2,664)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    61,552 miles
    Test number
    859596152235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,888 miles (+2,784)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    58,888 miles
    Test number
    239413261203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,104 miles (+3,162)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    56,104 miles
    Test number
    872299350296
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front mirror cover slightly damaged

  20. Pass52,942 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    52,942 miles
    Test number
    372799459438
    • AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside front door mirror sloght damage

  21. Fail52,942 miles (+3,101)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,942 miles
    Test number
    724049259257
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside front door mirror sloght damage

  22. Pass49,841 miles (+3,204)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    49,841 miles
    Test number
    673076758209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,637 miles (+3,805)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    46,637 miles
    Test number
    372655057464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail42,832 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,832 miles
    Test number
    392685756483
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  25. Pass42,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    42,832 miles
    Test number
    773475756285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S781 BGH

Does S781 BGH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S781 BGH expired on 10 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S781 BGH?
The MOT on S781 BGH expired on 10 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S781 BGH done?
S781 BGH was recorded at 76,442 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2025, an average of 1,817 miles a year.
Has S781 BGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S781 BGH has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S781 BGH 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 S781 BGH find?
S781 BGH passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear inner seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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