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Mazda 323

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,498 cc

T553 RMAMOT history

T553 RMA is a red petrol Mazda 323 first used on 6 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 81,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Jul 2025
Mileage
81,900 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,034 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T553 RMA
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
6 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T553 RMA was last recorded at 81,900 miles on 26 Jun 2024, 1,520 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,380 miles · 21 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
1,520 miles
Average per year
3,034 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 81,900 miles
  • 2023 – 80,380 miles
  • 2022 – 79,180 miles
  • 2021 – 78,182 miles
  • 2020 – 77,591 miles
  • 2019 – 75,461 miles
  • 2018 – 72,995 miles
  • 2017 – 69,883 miles
  • 2016 – 66,289 miles
  • 2015 – 62,416 miles
  • 2014 – 58,781 miles
  • 2013 – 55,717 miles
  • 2012 – 52,074 miles
  • 2011 – 48,134 miles
  • 2010 – 44,736 miles
  • 2009 – 41,024 miles
  • 2008 – 37,392 miles
  • 2007 – 32,778 miles
  • 2006 – 26,657 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,900 miles
  • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront bumper damagedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear bumper damagedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryAll under vehicle components damaged

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front and rear bumpers damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front lamp unit damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis holed corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,900 miles (+1,520)2 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    81,900 miles
    Test number
    923640604268
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryAll under vehicle components damaged

  2. Pass80,380 miles (+1,200)2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    80,380 miles
    Test number
    851866434243
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear bumpers damaged
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle components corroded

  3. Pass79,180 miles (+998)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    79,180 miles
    Test number
    136830050239
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lamp unit lense damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear bumpers damaged

  4. Pass78,182 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    78,182 miles
    Test number
    563721708605
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack seal (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lamp unit damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis holed corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged

  5. Fail78,182 miles (+591)1 dangerous10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,182 miles
    Test number
    169265371215
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack seal (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lamp unit damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis holed corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged

  6. Pass77,591 miles (+2,130)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    77,591 miles
    Test number
    288029232877
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint seal leaking fluid (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass75,461 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,461 miles
    Test number
    548882889961
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front indicator lense damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail75,461 miles (+2,466)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,461 miles
    Test number
    266112772530
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front indicator lense damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass72,995 miles (+3,112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    72,995 miles
    Test number
    226449689499
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack end (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

  10. Pass69,883 miles (+3,594)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    69,883 miles
    Test number
    517896963879
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  11. Pass66,289 miles (+3,873)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    66,289 miles
    Test number
    848248836694
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass62,416 miles (+3,635)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    62,416 miles
    Test number
    489543905177
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has cracks in side wall

  13. Pass58,781 miles (+3,064)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    58,781 miles
    Test number
    137774414125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront windscreen has wiper blade marks. but not obstructing drivers view of the road
    • NoteO/s/f and n/s/f tyres have cracks in side walls

  14. Pass55,717 miles (+3,643)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    55,717 miles
    Test number
    716523113199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,074 miles (+3,940)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    52,074 miles
    Test number
    225604112414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail48,134 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,134 miles
    Test number
    308840311170
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass48,134 miles (+3,398)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    48,134 miles
    Test number
    525610011173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail44,736 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,736 miles
    Test number
    312686910172
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass44,736 miles (+3,712)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    44,736 miles
    Test number
    563796410177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    41,024 miles
    Test number
    593926909167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail41,024 miles (+3,632)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,024 miles
    Test number
    602276809194
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre walls cracked

  22. Fail37,392 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,392 miles
    Test number
    290922108104
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass37,392 miles (+4,614)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    37,392 miles
    Test number
    312702008173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,778 miles (+6,121)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    32,778 miles
    Test number
    241363507425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    26,657 miles
    Test number
    910582606173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T553 RMA

Does T553 RMA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T553 RMA expired on 8 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T553 RMA?
The MOT on T553 RMA expired on 8 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T553 RMA done?
T553 RMA was recorded at 81,900 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2024, an average of 3,034 miles a year.
Has T553 RMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T553 RMA has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on T553 RMA 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 T553 RMA find?
T553 RMA passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2024 with 2 minor defects and 15 advisories: central rear upper stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside front direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged, and 14 more.

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