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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Fail137,044 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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)
  9. 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
  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. Pass97,161 miles (+7,477)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    97,161 miles
    Test number
    176606401205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. Pass82,679 miles (+7,703)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    82,679 miles
    Test number
    594708809286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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)
  22. Pass66,786 miles (+174)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    66,786 miles
    Test number
    392876907294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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
  24. 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)
  25. 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)
  26. Pass48,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    48,625 miles
    Test number
    431766305230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. 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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