
Mazda 323
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc
T271 SAAMOT history
T271 SAA is a silver petrol Mazda 323 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Apr 2022 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 137,044 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Apr 2022
- Mileage
- 137,044 mi
- At MOT on 22 Mar 2022
- MOT tests
- 27
- 16 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 5,308 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T271 SAA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- 323
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,840 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Apr 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Mar 2022 (Fail)
Mileage history
T271 SAA was last recorded at 137,044 miles on 22 Mar 2022, 280 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 136,764 miles · 17 Mar 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 280 miles
- Average per year
- 5,308 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 137,044 miles
- 2021 – 136,764 miles
- 2020 – 136,304 miles
- 2019 – 135,900 miles
- 2018 – 135,643 miles
- 2016 – 133,361 miles
- 2015 – 127,394 miles
- 2014 – 120,439 miles
- 2013 – 113,455 miles
- 2012 – 104,828 miles
- 2011 – 97,161 miles
- 2010 – 89,684 miles
- 2009 – 82,679 miles
- 2008 – 74,976 miles
- 2007 – 66,786 miles
- 2006 – 56,813 miles
- 2005 – 48,625 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
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.
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
27 tests since 25 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail137,044 miles (+280)2 major4 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,044 miles
- Test number
- 537673265354
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass136,764 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 136,764 miles
- Test number
- 134160502912
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside rear and Offside rear. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail136,764 miles (+460)3 major2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,764 miles
- Test number
- 235944287381
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside rear and Offside rear. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass136,304 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 136,304 miles
- Test number
- 510119580466
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail136,304 miles (+9)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,304 miles
- Test number
- 845499327021
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail136,295 miles (+395)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,295 miles
- Test number
- 115018850441
- DangerousNearside Steering linkage likely to become detached Track rod end castle nut missing split pin. (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass135,900 miles (+257)3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 135,900 miles
- Test number
- 476832935346
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass135,643 miles (+93)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 135,643 miles
- Test number
- 476217658888
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail135,550 miles (+2,189)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,550 miles
- Test number
- 681068146549
- FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin holed (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBoth rear outer sills are becoming poor condition
- AdvisoryExhaust system in poor condition
Pass133,361 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 133,361 miles
- Test number
- 929955805116
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail133,355 miles (+5,961)9 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,355 miles
- Test number
- 802382243367
- FailureCentre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wiper blade split
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass127,394 miles (+6,955)5 advisories7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 127,394 miles
- Test number
- 939098005250
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
- NoteN/s/f fog light damaged
- NoteSlight brake bind o/s/f
- NoteUpper stop light weak light out-put
Pass120,439 miles (+6,984)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 120,439 miles
- Test number
- 326346604480
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteO/s/f brake binding
- NoteWear to o/s wiper
Pass113,455 miles (+78)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 113,455 miles
- Test number
- 737573613222
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteO/s/f tyre worn inner edge
Fail113,377 miles (+8,549)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,377 miles
- Test number
- 866695803294
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteO/s/f tyre worn inner edge
Pass104,828 miles (+10)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 104,828 miles
- Test number
- 426906402229
- NoteRust to o/s/f inner wing
Fail104,818 miles (+7,657)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,818 miles
- Test number
- 876745602236
- FailureNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteRust to o/s/f inner wing
Pass97,161 miles (+7,477)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 97,161 miles
- Test number
- 176606401205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,684 miles (+7,005)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 89,684 miles
- Test number
- 304937100425
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass82,679 miles (+7,703)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 82,679 miles
- Test number
- 594708809286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,976 miles (+8,190)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 74,976 miles
- Test number
- 174853108289
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass66,786 miles (+174)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 66,786 miles
- Test number
- 392876907294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,612 miles (+9,799)2 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,612 miles
- Test number
- 630219497193
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteO/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass56,813 miles (+68)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 56,813 miles
- Test number
- 381902006285
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Fail56,745 miles (+8,120)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,745 miles
- Test number
- 611829996113
- FailureOffside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass48,625 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 48,625 miles
- Test number
- 431766305230
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 811036305289
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T271 SAA
- Does T271 SAA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T271 SAA expired on 2 Apr 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T271 SAA?
- The MOT on T271 SAA expired on 2 Apr 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T271 SAA done?
- T271 SAA was recorded at 137,044 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2022, an average of 5,308 miles a year.
- Has T271 SAA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T271 SAA has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on T271 SAA 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 T271 SAA find?
- T271 SAA failed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2022 with 2 major defects, 4 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; nearside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 12 more.
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