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Mazda 323

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T255 ALJMOT history

T255 ALJ is a blue petrol Mazda 323 first used on 22 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 58,197 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jan 2027
Mileage
58,197 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,549 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T255 ALJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
323
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T255 ALJ was last recorded at 58,197 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 531 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,666 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
531 miles
Average per year
1,549 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,197 miles
  • 2025 – 57,666 miles
  • 2024 – 57,031 miles
  • 2023 – 55,621 miles
  • 2022 – 54,221 miles
  • 2021 – 53,507 miles
  • 2020 – 47,707 miles
  • 2018 – 47,102 miles
  • 2017 – 46,753 miles
  • 2016 – 45,990 miles
  • 2015 – 45,089 miles
  • 2014 – 43,498 miles
  • 2013 – 42,050 miles
  • 2012 – 40,195 miles
  • 2011 – 38,338 miles
  • 2010 – 36,268 miles
  • 2009 – 34,460 miles
  • 2008 – 32,481 miles
  • 2007 – 29,924 miles
  • 2006 – 27,730 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,197 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,197 miles (+531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    58,197 miles
    Test number
    542214593931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass57,666 miles (+635)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    57,666 miles
    Test number
    305613481564
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass57,031 miles (+1,410)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    57,031 miles
    Test number
    657136274041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass55,621 miles (+1,400)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    55,621 miles
    Test number
    877408235471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass54,221 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    54,221 miles
    Test number
    245374479041
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  6. Fail54,221 miles (+714)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,221 miles
    Test number
    899388959941
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass53,507 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    53,507 miles
    Test number
    315584890766
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail53,507 miles (+5,800)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,507 miles
    Test number
    871097150574
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass47,707 miles (+605)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    47,707 miles
    Test number
    492466944455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass47,102 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    47,102 miles
    Test number
    133576859788
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail47,102 miles (+349)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,102 miles
    Test number
    263705154575
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass46,753 miles (+292)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    46,753 miles
    Test number
    120588676553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,461 miles (+471)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    46,461 miles
    Test number
    533506859798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,990 miles (+901)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    45,990 miles
    Test number
    977522171942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,089 miles (+1,591)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    45,089 miles
    Test number
    389447805031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,498 miles (+1,448)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    43,498 miles
    Test number
    567024594077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,050 miles (+1,855)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    42,050 miles
    Test number
    576790903172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,195 miles (+1,857)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    40,195 miles
    Test number
    749142702109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    38,338 miles
    Test number
    149708431142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail38,338 miles (+2,070)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,338 miles
    Test number
    596658431182
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
  21. Pass36,268 miles (+1,808)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    36,268 miles
    Test number
    440538480172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail34,460 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,460 miles
    Test number
    494788299026
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  23. Pass34,460 miles (+1,979)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    34,460 miles
    Test number
    611778199049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,481 miles (+2,557)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    32,481 miles
    Test number
    822440628165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    29,924 miles
    Test number
    270201827177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail29,924 miles (+2,194)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,924 miles
    Test number
    413871127141
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  27. Pass27,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    27,730 miles
    Test number
    224080036100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail27,730 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,730 miles
    Test number
    860849926129
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about T255 ALJ

Does T255 ALJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T255 ALJ is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T255 ALJ?
The MOT on T255 ALJ is valid until 10 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T255 ALJ done?
T255 ALJ was recorded at 58,197 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 1,549 miles a year.
Has T255 ALJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T255 ALJ has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T255 ALJ 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 T255 ALJ find?
T255 ALJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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