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Mazda 323

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,498 cc

T45 BJTMOT history

T45 BJT is a silver petrol Mazda 323 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 137,832 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2026
Mileage
137,832 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T45 BJT
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T45 BJT was last recorded at 137,832 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 5,687 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,145 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,687 miles
Average per year
4,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,832 miles
  • 2025 – 132,145 miles
  • 2024 – 125,499 miles
  • 2023 – 119,385 miles
  • 2021 – 118,759 miles
  • 2020 – 118,585 miles
  • 2019 – 116,604 miles
  • 2018 – 114,879 miles
  • 2017 – 112,602 miles
  • 2016 – 109,500 miles
  • 2015 – 105,190 miles
  • 2014 – 101,410 miles
  • 2013 – 96,683 miles
  • 2012 – 89,995 miles
  • 2011 – 83,786 miles
  • 2010 – 77,056 miles
  • 2009 – 70,230 miles
  • 2008 – 63,637 miles
  • 2007 – 56,538 miles
  • 2006 – 50,313 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail137,832 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryLight corrosion underneath rear lower arms.

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail137,832 miles (+5,687)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,832 miles
    Test number
    390982761957
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion underneath rear lower arms.
  2. Pass132,145 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    132,145 miles
    Test number
    973754047972
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail132,142 miles (+6,643)2 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,142 miles
    Test number
    412616131607
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass125,499 miles (+6,114)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    125,499 miles
    Test number
    795463851585
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass119,385 miles (+20)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    119,385 miles
    Test number
    202304650138
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system heavily corroded
  6. Fail119,365 miles (+606)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,365 miles
    Test number
    756176947877
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system heavily corroded
  7. Pass118,759 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    118,759 miles
    Test number
    569586919093
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in rear wheel arches
  8. Fail118,757 miles (+172)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,757 miles
    Test number
    731471466555
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in rear wheel arches
  9. Pass118,585 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    118,585 miles
    Test number
    650830280910
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill has corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Engine mounting support corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill corroded
  10. Fail118,583 miles (+1,979)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,583 miles
    Test number
    881170620315
    • MajorPassenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill has corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Engine mounting support corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill corroded
  11. Pass116,604 miles (+1,725)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    116,604 miles
    Test number
    487047380395
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel arch starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner wheel arch starting to corrode adjacent to engine mounting
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inside edge
  12. Pass114,879 miles (+2,277)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    114,879 miles
    Test number
    974209639335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass112,602 miles (+3,102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    112,602 miles
    Test number
    358439860066
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate starting to deteriorate
  14. Pass109,500 miles (+4,310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    109,500 miles
    Test number
    272157352066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass105,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    105,190 miles
    Test number
    189309645025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail105,188 miles (+3,778)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,188 miles
    Test number
    537429145053
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  17. Pass101,410 miles (+4,727)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    101,410 miles
    Test number
    189452754090
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn
  18. Pass96,683 miles (+6,688)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    96,683 miles
    Test number
    347937253014
    • NoteOffside rear trailing arm front bush deteriorated
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread worn on inner edge
  19. Pass89,995 miles (+6,209)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    89,995 miles
    Test number
    136434652455
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inside edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inside edge
  20. Pass83,786 miles (+6,730)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    83,786 miles
    Test number
    628837441067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass77,056 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    77,056 miles
    Test number
    234161760055
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread worn on edge
  22. Fail77,048 miles (+6,818)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,048 miles
    Test number
    223040860054
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread worn on edge
  23. Pass70,230 miles (+6,593)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    70,230 miles
    Test number
    484645459049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass63,637 miles (+7,099)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    63,637 miles
    Test number
    230441558086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass56,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    56,538 miles
    Test number
    360474147066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail56,534 miles (+6,221)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,534 miles
    Test number
    252804647002
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  27. Pass50,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    50,313 miles
    Test number
    464692256093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T45 BJT

Does T45 BJT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T45 BJT expired on 3 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T45 BJT?
The MOT on T45 BJT expired on 3 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T45 BJT done?
T45 BJT was recorded at 137,832 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 4,360 miles a year.
Has T45 BJT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T45 BJT has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T45 BJT 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 T45 BJT find?
T45 BJT failed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 4 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; nearside rear shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; nearside rear stop lamp(s) not working, and 6 more.

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