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Mazda 323

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,498 cc

T344 KBEMOT history

T344 KBE is a silver petrol Mazda 323 first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 66,729 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Mar 2023
Mileage
66,729 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,694 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T344 KBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
323
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T344 KBE was last recorded at 66,729 miles on 22 Feb 2023, 956 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,773 miles · 24 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
956 miles
Average per year
1,694 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 66,729 miles
  • 2022 – 65,773 miles
  • 2021 – 65,391 miles
  • 2020 – 65,045 miles
  • 2019 – 63,803 miles
  • 2018 – 62,934 miles
  • 2017 – 62,362 miles
  • 2016 – 61,451 miles
  • 2015 – 60,393 miles
  • 2014 – 59,554 miles
  • 2013 – 58,316 miles
  • 2012 – 56,654 miles
  • 2011 – 54,667 miles
  • 2010 – 52,209 miles
  • 2009 – 49,547 miles
  • 2008 – 47,445 miles
  • 2007 – 43,827 miles
  • 2006 – 37,970 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail66,729 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody condition excessively corroded including front and rear subframes
  • AdvisoryHole in boot floorRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2022

  • General underbody condition excessively corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Hole in boot floor and corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Inner sill corroded but not within 30cm of any mounting points

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective centre section mounting point to back box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Engine mount area corroded but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail66,729 miles (+956)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,729 miles
    Test number
    487741908271
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody condition excessively corroded including front and rear subframes
    • AdvisoryHole in boot floor
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass65,773 miles (+382)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    65,773 miles
    Test number
    587983227816
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  3. Pass65,391 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    65,391 miles
    Test number
    368884013030
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody condition excessively corroded
    • AdvisoryHole in boot floor and corroded

  4. Fail65,374 miles (+329)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,374 miles
    Test number
    655071830935
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody condition excessively corroded
    • AdvisoryHole in boot floor and corroded

  5. Pass65,045 miles (+25)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    65,045 miles
    Test number
    968213985241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill corroded but not within 30cm of any mounting points
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective centre section mounting point to back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHole in boot floor

  6. Fail65,020 miles (+1,217)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,020 miles
    Test number
    845338777060
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement seriously weakened around engine mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill corroded but not within 30cm of any mounting points
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective centre section mounting point to back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHole in boot floor

  7. Pass63,803 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    63,803 miles
    Test number
    974691558974
    • AdvisoryEngine mount area corroded but not excessive

  8. Fail63,788 miles (+854)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,788 miles
    Test number
    595026907294
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine mount area corroded but not excessive

  9. Pass62,934 miles (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    62,934 miles
    Test number
    556194329198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower arm rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust flanges corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  10. Fail62,918 miles (+556)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,918 miles
    Test number
    923483917981
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower arm rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust flanges corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  11. Pass62,362 miles (+911)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    62,362 miles
    Test number
    244767819912
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  12. Pass61,451 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    61,451 miles
    Test number
    296021227348
    • AdvisoryExhaust system badly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes/suspension arms corroded

  13. Fail61,451 miles (+1,058)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,451 miles
    Test number
    788349383885
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system badly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes/suspension arms corroded

  14. Pass60,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    60,393 miles
    Test number
    438586355030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail60,393 miles (+839)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,393 miles
    Test number
    166856355423
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass59,554 miles (+45)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    59,554 miles
    Test number
    889937354079
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  17. Fail59,509 miles (+1,193)3 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,509 miles
    Test number
    159831054035
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  18. Pass58,316 miles (+1,662)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    58,316 miles
    Test number
    448800563039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass56,654 miles (+1,987)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    56,654 miles
    Test number
    275963752039
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass54,667 miles (+2,458)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    54,667 miles
    Test number
    567209351084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    52,209 miles
    Test number
    153040760062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail52,209 miles (+2,662)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,209 miles
    Test number
    410747450057
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass49,547 miles (+2,102)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    49,547 miles
    Test number
    131598659469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,445 miles (+3,618)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    47,445 miles
    Test number
    354907358020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass43,827 miles (+5,857)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    43,827 miles
    Test number
    330088357018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    37,970 miles
    Test number
    400980166080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T344 KBE

Does T344 KBE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T344 KBE expired on 8 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T344 KBE?
The MOT on T344 KBE expired on 8 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T344 KBE done?
T344 KBE was recorded at 66,729 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2023, an average of 1,694 miles a year.
Has T344 KBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T344 KBE has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T344 KBE 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 T344 KBE find?
T344 KBE failed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2023 with 6 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill; nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill; nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill, and 7 more.

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