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Mazda 323

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,324 cc

T178 LOPMOT history

T178 LOP is a red petrol Mazda 323 first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 113,279 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2024
Mileage
113,279 mi
At MOT on 27 Sept 2023
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,980 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T178 LOP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
323
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,324 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T178 LOP was last recorded at 113,279 miles on 27 Sept 2023, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Oct 2020: 101,450 miles, lower than 104,445 miles on 30 Sept 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
113,270 miles · 26 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
4,980 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 113,279 miles
  • 2022 – 110,814 miles
  • 2021 – 108,150 miles
  • 2020 – 101,450 miles
  • 2019 – 97,702 miles
  • 2018 – 88,997 miles
  • 2017 – 81,269 miles
  • 2016 – 76,663 miles
  • 2015 – 72,445 miles
  • 2014 – 65,877 miles
  • 2013 – 61,263 miles
  • 2012 – 52,966 miles
  • 2011 – 44,364 miles
  • 2010 – 41,777 miles
  • 2009 – 38,440 miles
  • 2008 – 35,338 miles
  • 2007 – 31,744 miles
  • 2006 – 28,247 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,279 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WHEEL ARCH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,279 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    113,279 miles
    Test number
    842187830120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail113,270 miles (+2,456)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,270 miles
    Test number
    222400683508
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass110,814 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    110,814 miles
    Test number
    755137086925
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WHEEL ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail110,806 miles (+2,656)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,806 miles
    Test number
    956458927885
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WHEEL ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass108,150 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    108,150 miles
    Test number
    655398329671
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

  6. Fail108,148 miles (+6,698)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,148 miles
    Test number
    965626359614
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySmall hole by engine mount on inner wing
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

  7. Pass101,450 miles (-2,995)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    101,450 miles
    Test number
    522856847151
    • AdvisoryBoth rear strut mounting points corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail104,445 miles (+6,743)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,445 miles
    Test number
    115471441165
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear strut mounting points corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass97,702 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    97,702 miles
    Test number
    231935637414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail97,699 miles (+8,702)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,699 miles
    Test number
    680170400792
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass88,997 miles (+7,728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    88,997 miles
    Test number
    377657309777
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass81,269 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    81,269 miles
    Test number
    226229553060
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnderside heavily undersealed

  13. Fail81,266 miles (+4,603)9 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,266 miles
    Test number
    439368830206
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnderside heavily undersealed

  14. Pass76,663 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    76,663 miles
    Test number
    127133764101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Fail76,662 miles (+28)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,662 miles
    Test number
    851104098633
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking by flexi (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn slight vertical movement (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryVe

  16. Fail76,634 miles (+4,189)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,634 miles
    Test number
    507382899351
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main by flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn slight vertical movement (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryVe

  17. Pass72,445 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    72,445 miles
    Test number
    537677052769
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front discs pitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Fail72,443 miles (+6,566)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,443 miles
    Test number
    134006568276
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front discs pitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass65,877 miles (+4,614)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    65,877 miles
    Test number
    975344324272
    • NoteInner face of front discs corroded

  20. Pass61,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    61,263 miles
    Test number
    875402243218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail61,263 miles (+8,297)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,263 miles
    Test number
    268342043288
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass52,966 miles (+8,602)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    52,966 miles
    Test number
    207840022269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail44,364 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,364 miles
    Test number
    177541121269
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

  24. Pass44,364 miles (+2,587)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    44,364 miles
    Test number
    789501421265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass41,777 miles (+3,337)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    41,777 miles
    Test number
    283342620253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,440 miles (+3,102)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    38,440 miles
    Test number
    522591139292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass35,338 miles (+3,594)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    35,338 miles
    Test number
    274257128271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass31,744 miles (+3,497)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    31,744 miles
    Test number
    811780747250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass28,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    28,247 miles
    Test number
    374513146468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T178 LOP

Does T178 LOP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T178 LOP expired on 2 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T178 LOP?
The MOT on T178 LOP expired on 2 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T178 LOP done?
T178 LOP was recorded at 113,279 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2023, an average of 4,980 miles a year.
Has T178 LOP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T178 LOP has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T178 LOP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Oct 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T178 LOP find?
T178 LOP passed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread; oil leak, but not excessive.

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