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Mazda 323

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,324 cc

T553 YALMOT history

T553 YAL is a silver petrol Mazda 323 first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 74,687 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Nov 2022
Mileage
74,687 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2021
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,884 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T553 YAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
323
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,324 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T553 YAL was last recorded at 74,687 miles on 13 Nov 2021, 1,349 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,338 miles · 17 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
1,349 miles
Average per year
2,884 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 74,687 miles
  • 2020 – 73,338 miles
  • 2019 – 71,015 miles
  • 2018 – 68,463 miles
  • 2017 – 65,427 miles
  • 2016 – 61,858 miles
  • 2015 – 59,386 miles
  • 2014 – 56,760 miles
  • 2013 – 53,662 miles
  • 2012 – 50,542 miles
  • 2011 – 43,861 miles
  • 2010 – 41,976 miles
  • 2009 – 39,550 miles
  • 2008 – 36,455 miles
  • 2007 – 33,813 miles
  • 2006 – 30,295 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,687 miles
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (e))

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,687 miles (+1,349)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    74,687 miles
    Test number
    212941819926
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Pass73,338 miles (+2,323)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    73,338 miles
    Test number
    402604716008
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass71,015 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    71,015 miles
    Test number
    964696255260
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode at rear flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Fail71,015 miles (+2,552)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,015 miles
    Test number
    623804391729
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode at rear flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass68,463 miles (+3,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    68,463 miles
    Test number
    316922265235
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass65,427 miles (+3,569)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    65,427 miles
    Test number
    879261501164
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all pipes starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  7. Pass61,858 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    61,858 miles
    Test number
    751417366206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail61,811 miles (+2,425)3 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,811 miles
    Test number
    544941419810
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all pipes starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened leaking (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel becoming excessive (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

  9. Pass59,386 miles (+2,626)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    59,386 miles
    Test number
    831595306787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,760 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    56,760 miles
    Test number
    128616614328
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Fail56,760 miles (+3,098)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,760 miles
    Test number
    659126614334
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass53,662 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    53,662 miles
    Test number
    538516823315
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail53,662 miles (+3,120)2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,662 miles
    Test number
    945586223354
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass50,542 miles (+6,681)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    50,542 miles
    Test number
    838868922307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front wishbone bushes split
    • NoteHandbrake lever travel becoming excessive

  15. Fail43,861 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,861 miles
    Test number
    338257401294
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteHandbrake becoming exsecive
    • NoteNearside front brake pipe started to corrode to flexi

  16. Pass43,861 miles (+1,885)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    43,861 miles
    Test number
    907227701230
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteHandbrake becoming exsecive
    • NoteNearside front brake pipe started to corrode to flexi

  17. Pass41,976 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    41,976 miles
    Test number
    583697430157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Fail41,974 miles (+2,424)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,974 miles
    Test number
    674534230121
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront brakes becoming imbalanced

  19. Pass39,550 miles (+3,095)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    39,550 miles
    Test number
    351610749141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note3 nails in offside rear tyre
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NoteRear number plate starting to deteriorate

  20. Pass36,455 miles (+2,642)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    36,455 miles
    Test number
    431159118191
    • NoteRear number plate starting to deteriorate

  21. Pass33,813 miles (+3,518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    33,813 miles
    Test number
    560251347171
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass30,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    30,295 miles
    Test number
    354583376123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T553 YAL

Does T553 YAL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T553 YAL expired on 22 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T553 YAL?
The MOT on T553 YAL expired on 22 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T553 YAL done?
T553 YAL was recorded at 74,687 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2021, an average of 2,884 miles a year.
Has T553 YAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T553 YAL has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on T553 YAL 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 YAL find?
T553 YAL passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2021 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 4 more.

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