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Mazda 323

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T149 VBLMOT history

T149 VBL is a green petrol Mazda 323 first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 143,483 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Jul 2023
Mileage
143,483 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2022
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,919 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T149 VBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
323
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T149 VBL was last recorded at 143,483 miles on 15 Jul 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,483 miles · 4 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,919 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 143,483 miles
  • 2021 – 140,372 miles
  • 2020 – 137,151 miles
  • 2019 – 132,545 miles
  • 2018 – 128,998 miles
  • 2017 – 123,293 miles
  • 2016 – 111,555 miles
  • 2015 – 105,183 miles
  • 2014 – 102,551 miles
  • 2013 – 99,251 miles
  • 2012 – 95,384 miles
  • 2011 – 91,899 miles
  • 2010 – 90,323 miles
  • 2009 – 86,473 miles
  • 2008 – 80,450 miles
  • 2007 – 73,882 miles
  • 2006 – 64,439 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,483 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexible union

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,483 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    143,483 miles
    Test number
    151356670277
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail143,483 miles (+3,111)9 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,483 miles
    Test number
    380277690547
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass140,372 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    140,372 miles
    Test number
    320608747821
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexible union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail140,370 miles (+3,219)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,370 miles
    Test number
    178404235220
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexible union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass137,151 miles (+63)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    137,151 miles
    Test number
    597664619263
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail137,088 miles (+4,543)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,088 miles
    Test number
    184489961219
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Engine bay next engine mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass132,545 miles (+3,547)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    132,545 miles
    Test number
    408082539960
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass128,998 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    128,998 miles
    Test number
    530920181423
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil filter area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail128,994 miles (+5,701)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,994 miles
    Test number
    712095425863
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre to rear joint major leak. (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil filter area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVery poor performance from both rear brake calipers on both parking and service brakes.

  10. Pass123,293 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    123,293 miles
    Test number
    217031973157
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted preventing adult seat/belt inspection
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust support loose.rear support missing . rear coupling very corroded(STRONG ADVISORY)

  11. Fail123,293 miles (+11,738)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,293 miles
    Test number
    419353191765
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted preventing adult seat/belt inspection
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust support loose.rear support missing . rear coupling very corroded(STRONG ADVISORY)

  12. Pass111,555 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    111,555 miles
    Test number
    596825823172
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust coupling corroded and front clamp loose
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted preventing adult seat/belt inspection

  13. Fail111,555 miles (+6,372)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,555 miles
    Test number
    861674326957
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust coupling corroded and front clamp loose
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted preventing adult seat/belt inspection

  14. Pass105,183 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    105,183 miles
    Test number
    299776665483
    • NoteFront exhaust clamp loose
    • NoteRear exhaust coupling very corroded

  15. Fail105,183 miles (+2,632)1 dangerous2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,183 miles
    Test number
    597716465192
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFront exhaust clamp loose
    • NoteRear exhaust coupling very corroded

  16. Fail102,551 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,551 miles
    Test number
    416318364196
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass102,551 miles (+3,300)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    102,551 miles
    Test number
    647858464149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass99,251 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    99,251 miles
    Test number
    546860273128
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre/rear exhaust corroded.o/s/r tyre perished

  19. Fail99,251 miles (+3,867)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,251 miles
    Test number
    919860473179
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre/rear exhaust corroded.o/s/r tyre perished

  20. Pass95,384 miles (+180)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    95,384 miles
    Test number
    189298072109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail95,204 miles (+3,305)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,204 miles
    Test number
    508551472157
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  22. Pass91,899 miles (+1,576)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    91,899 miles
    Test number
    789683071139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Note24 % imbalance in front brakes

  23. Pass90,323 miles (+3,850)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    90,323 miles
    Test number
    234852770110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass86,473 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    86,473 miles
    Test number
    241770579413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail86,473 miles (+6,023)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,473 miles
    Test number
    781060479107
    • Repaired at testOffside Front 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)

  26. Pass80,450 miles (+6,568)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    80,450 miles
    Test number
    712925278111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass73,882 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    73,882 miles
    Test number
    591534177174
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Fail73,882 miles (+9,443)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,882 miles
    Test number
    781594477103
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  29. Pass64,439 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    64,439 miles
    Test number
    104881476188
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T149 VBL

Does T149 VBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T149 VBL expired on 14 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T149 VBL?
The MOT on T149 VBL expired on 14 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T149 VBL done?
T149 VBL was recorded at 143,483 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2022, an average of 4,919 miles a year.
Has T149 VBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T149 VBL has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T149 VBL 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 T149 VBL find?
T149 VBL passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn; offside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 1 more.

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