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Mazda 323

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,498 cc

T479 KVFMOT history

T479 KVF is a red petrol Mazda 323 first used on 13 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 81,974 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
81,974 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,446 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T479 KVF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
323
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T479 KVF was last recorded at 81,974 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 1,653 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,321 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,653 miles
Average per year
2,446 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,974 miles
  • 2024 – 80,321 miles
  • 2023 – 78,867 miles
  • 2022 – 76,715 miles
  • 2020 – 73,412 miles
  • 2019 – 72,046 miles
  • 2018 – 69,772 miles
  • 2017 – 67,850 miles
  • 2016 – 65,548 miles
  • 2015 – 63,615 miles
  • 2014 – 61,551 miles
  • 2012 – 55,854 miles
  • 2011 – 52,980 miles
  • 2010 – 48,773 miles
  • 2009 – 44,971 miles
  • 2008 – 42,432 miles
  • 2007 – 38,433 miles
  • 2006 – 35,373 miles
  • 2005 – 32,712 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,974 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 28 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,974 miles (+1,653)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    81,974 miles
    Test number
    583530029115
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass80,321 miles (+1,454)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    80,321 miles
    Test number
    664658356733
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass78,867 miles (+2,152)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    78,867 miles
    Test number
    117804077672
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass76,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    76,715 miles
    Test number
    771606362774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail76,715 miles (+2,074)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,715 miles
    Test number
    545221429026
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass74,641 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    74,641 miles
    Test number
    369453665582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail74,638 miles (+1,226)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,638 miles
    Test number
    279144056662
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass73,412 miles (+1,366)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    73,412 miles
    Test number
    998538599429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass72,046 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,046 miles
    Test number
    261021667328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  10. Fail72,046 miles (+2,274)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,046 miles
    Test number
    648897603593
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  11. Pass69,772 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    69,772 miles
    Test number
    702266847163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail69,772 miles (+1,922)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,772 miles
    Test number
    764161526532
    • Repaired at testAll direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass67,850 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    67,850 miles
    Test number
    523798663979
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail67,850 miles (+2,302)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,850 miles
    Test number
    616662500264
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass65,548 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    65,548 miles
    Test number
    292368476559
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail65,544 miles (+1,929)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,544 miles
    Test number
    327994722630
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass63,615 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    63,615 miles
    Test number
    187444513382
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Fail63,615 miles (+2,064)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,615 miles
    Test number
    149009824434
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass61,551 miles (+2,704)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    61,551 miles
    Test number
    189172944339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,847 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    58,847 miles
    Test number
    319923504059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Fail58,847 miles (+2,993)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,847 miles
    Test number
    776323804048
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass55,854 miles (+2,874)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    55,854 miles
    Test number
    458894582232
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass52,980 miles (+4,207)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    52,980 miles
    Test number
    988690491275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perrish

  24. Pass48,773 miles (+3,802)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    48,773 miles
    Test number
    490578790238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,971 miles (+2,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    44,971 miles
    Test number
    950781909392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass42,432 miles (+3,999)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    42,432 miles
    Test number
    672826598236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass38,433 miles (+3,060)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    38,433 miles
    Test number
    320201897277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass35,373 miles (+2,661)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    35,373 miles
    Test number
    700581496291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass32,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    32,712 miles
    Test number
    922541305319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T479 KVF

Does T479 KVF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T479 KVF is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T479 KVF?
The MOT on T479 KVF is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T479 KVF done?
T479 KVF was recorded at 81,974 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 2,446 miles a year.
Has T479 KVF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T479 KVF has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T479 KVF 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 T479 KVF find?
T479 KVF passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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