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Mazda 323

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

T273 TFEMOT history

T273 TFE is a red petrol Mazda 323 first used on 29 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 36,630 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Mar 2026
Mileage
36,630 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,410 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T273 TFE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
323
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T273 TFE was last recorded at 36,630 miles on 6 Mar 2025, 1,539 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,091 miles · 8 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
1,539 miles
Average per year
1,410 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 36,630 miles
  • 2024 – 35,091 miles
  • 2023 – 33,137 miles
  • 2022 – 32,068 miles
  • 2021 – 31,116 miles
  • 2020 – 30,226 miles
  • 2019 – 29,049 miles
  • 2018 – 27,552 miles
  • 2017 – 26,696 miles
  • 2016 – 25,667 miles
  • 2015 – 23,701 miles
  • 2014 – 22,270 miles
  • 2013 – 20,784 miles
  • 2012 – 19,344 miles
  • 2011 – 18,066 miles
  • 2010 – 16,804 miles
  • 2009 – 15,115 miles
  • 2008 – 12,875 miles
  • 2007 – 10,064 miles
  • 2006 – 9,918 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,630 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to limit at time of test (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wing mirror poor condition
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear drop links slight play
  • AdvisoryBoth rear lens cracked
  • AdvisorySuspension components corroded
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded / weak in places

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.

  • Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Underbody corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear foot and handbrake efforts low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass36,630 miles (+1,539)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    36,630 miles
    Test number
    432024983744
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to limit at time of test (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing mirror poor condition
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear drop links slight play
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lens cracked
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded / weak in places

  2. Pass35,091 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    35,091 miles
    Test number
    766854238799
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  3. Fail35,078 miles (+1,941)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,078 miles
    Test number
    855163282778
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  4. Pass33,137 miles (+1,069)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    33,137 miles
    Test number
    281379049212
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  5. Pass32,068 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    32,068 miles
    Test number
    178075368537
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear foot and handbrake efforts low

  6. Fail32,060 miles (+944)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,060 miles
    Test number
    550168938298
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear foot and handbrake efforts low

  7. Pass31,116 miles (+890)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    31,116 miles
    Test number
    957720702034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass30,226 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    30,226 miles
    Test number
    667878157461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail30,192 miles (+1,143)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,192 miles
    Test number
    359802229585
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MinorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass29,049 miles (+1,497)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    29,049 miles
    Test number
    270190611494
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass27,552 miles (+856)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    27,552 miles
    Test number
    635545073844
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass26,696 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    26,696 miles
    Test number
    117423773807
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail26,688 miles (+1,021)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,688 miles
    Test number
    505382457108
    • FailureNearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass25,667 miles (+1,966)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    25,667 miles
    Test number
    959347158140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass23,701 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    23,701 miles
    Test number
    168759465081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail23,691 miles (+1,421)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,691 miles
    Test number
    176586265048
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass22,270 miles (+1,486)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    22,270 miles
    Test number
    368443674049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,784 miles (+1,440)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    20,784 miles
    Test number
    508905773033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,344 miles (+1,278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    19,344 miles
    Test number
    786467672007
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass18,066 miles (+1,262)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    18,066 miles
    Test number
    346891471003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  21. Pass16,804 miles (+1,689)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    16,804 miles
    Test number
    622915680052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,115 miles (+2,240)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    15,115 miles
    Test number
    271108679045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,875 miles (+2,811)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    12,875 miles
    Test number
    160578478022
    • NoteBoth front tyre`s wearing badly on inner edge`s

  24. Pass10,064 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    10,064 miles
    Test number
    671263687002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass9,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    9,918 miles
    Test number
    171047686039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T273 TFE

Does T273 TFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T273 TFE expired on 27 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T273 TFE?
The MOT on T273 TFE expired on 27 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T273 TFE done?
T273 TFE was recorded at 36,630 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2025, an average of 1,410 miles a year.
Has T273 TFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T273 TFE has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T273 TFE 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 T273 TFE find?
T273 TFE passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to limit at time of test; offside front wing mirror poor condition, and 5 more.

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