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Mazda 323

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,324 cc

T483 RNUMOT history

T483 RNU is a red petrol Mazda 323 first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 96,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Dec 2025
Mileage
96,542 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,790 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T483 RNU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
323
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,324 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T483 RNU was last recorded at 96,542 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 635 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,907 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
635 miles
Average per year
2,790 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,542 miles
  • 2024 – 95,907 miles
  • 2023 – 92,298 miles
  • 2022 – 89,171 miles
  • 2021 – 86,868 miles
  • 2020 – 83,914 miles
  • 2019 – 82,062 miles
  • 2018 – 79,294 miles
  • 2017 – 76,287 miles
  • 2016 – 73,680 miles
  • 2015 – 70,965 miles
  • 2014 – 68,097 miles
  • 2013 – 65,217 miles
  • 2012 – 62,638 miles
  • 2011 – 59,245 miles
  • 2010 – 56,321 miles
  • 2009 – 52,974 miles
  • 2008 – 49,610 miles
  • 2007 – 46,034 miles
  • 2006 – 40,678 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail96,542 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryAll front suspension components corroded
  • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail96,542 miles (+635)2 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,542 miles
    Test number
    718621748028
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryAll front suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded

  2. Pass95,907 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    95,907 miles
    Test number
    811319958333
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll general underbody corrosion

  3. Fail95,907 miles (+3,609)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,907 miles
    Test number
    164162642242
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll general underbody corrosion

  4. Pass92,298 miles (+3,127)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    92,298 miles
    Test number
    944266493041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass89,171 miles (+2,303)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    89,171 miles
    Test number
    660439584197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass86,868 miles (+7)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    86,868 miles
    Test number
    729067381342
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail86,861 miles (+2,947)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,861 miles
    Test number
    849365675401
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass83,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    83,914 miles
    Test number
    975126045669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail83,914 miles (+1,852)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,914 miles
    Test number
    632911347910
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass82,062 miles (+2,768)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    82,062 miles
    Test number
    970672072145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass79,294 miles (+3,007)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    79,294 miles
    Test number
    324798517680
    • AdvisoryExaust heat shield insucure
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket broke

  12. Pass76,287 miles (+2,607)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    76,287 miles
    Test number
    437974637318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,680 miles (+2,715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    73,680 miles
    Test number
    755099339367
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills slightly corroded

  14. Pass70,965 miles (+2,868)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    70,965 miles
    Test number
    186636765064
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass68,097 miles (+2,880)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    68,097 miles
    Test number
    799574764048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass65,217 miles (+2,579)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    65,217 miles
    Test number
    929779853014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,638 miles (+3,393)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    62,638 miles
    Test number
    115766162403
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSmall cracks in o/s rear tyre

  18. Pass59,245 miles (+2,924)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    59,245 miles
    Test number
    476103361092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,321 miles (+3,347)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    56,321 miles
    Test number
    922727060014
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slight cracking to outer edges no cords or bulges

  20. Pass52,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    52,974 miles
    Test number
    420025669075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail52,974 miles (+3,364)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,974 miles
    Test number
    622255169024
    • FailureNearside Front 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)

  22. Pass49,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    49,610 miles
    Test number
    242725168014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail49,610 miles (+3,576)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,610 miles
    Test number
    612445568074
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass46,034 miles (+5,356)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    46,034 miles
    Test number
    943015567093
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass40,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    40,678 miles
    Test number
    912571866076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T483 RNU

Does T483 RNU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T483 RNU expired on 19 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T483 RNU?
The MOT on T483 RNU expired on 19 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T483 RNU done?
T483 RNU was recorded at 96,542 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 2,790 miles a year.
Has T483 RNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T483 RNU has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T483 RNU 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 T483 RNU find?
T483 RNU failed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened; offside front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, and 8 more.

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