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Mazda 323

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,498 cc

T232 LLEMOT history

T232 LLE is a blue petrol Mazda 323 first used on 15 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026 and it has passed 4 of 8 MOT tests, with 27,233 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Aug 2026
Mileage
27,233 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
8
4 passed · 4 failed
Per year
52 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T232 LLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
323
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
15 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T232 LLE was last recorded at 27,233 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
27,211 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
52 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 27,233 miles
  • 2025 – 27,211 miles
  • 2024 – 26,636 miles
  • 2017 – 26,616 miles
  • 2013 – 26,557 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail27,233 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Dash lights / Position lamp telltale not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

8 tests since 25 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail27,233 miles (+22)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,233 miles
    Test number
    265296937706
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass27,211 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    27,211 miles
    Test number
    461584221131
    • AdvisoryDash lights / Position lamp telltale not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail27,210 miles (+574)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,210 miles
    Test number
    337272526416
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDash lights / Position lamp telltale not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass26,636 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    26,636 miles
    Test number
    691841985474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail26,627 miles (+11)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,627 miles
    Test number
    716141619158
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front locking devise missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front locking devise missing
  6. Pass26,616 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    26,616 miles
    Test number
    211074973350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass26,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    26,557 miles
    Test number
    985011313362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail26,557 miles12 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,557 miles
    Test number
    385298993484
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about T232 LLE

Does T232 LLE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T232 LLE expired on 25 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T232 LLE?
The MOT on T232 LLE expired on 25 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T232 LLE done?
T232 LLE was recorded at 27,233 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 52 miles a year.
Has T232 LLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T232 LLE has failed 4 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T232 LLE 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 T232 LLE find?
T232 LLE failed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 3 major defects and 2 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; nearside front wheel bearing rough when rotated, and 2 more.

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