Mazda 323
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,324 cc
T983 BLGMOT history
T983 BLG is a red petrol Mazda 323 first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2025 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 74,165 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 74,165 mi
- At MOT on 8 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,438 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T983 BLG
- 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
- 26 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T983 BLG was last recorded at 74,165 miles on 8 Oct 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 74,164 miles · 2 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 3,438 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 74,165 miles
- 2023 – 62,940 miles
- 2022 – 56,702 miles
- 2021 – 52,608 miles
- 2020 – 48,597 miles
- 2019 – 43,454 miles
- 2018 – 38,411 miles
- 2017 – 30,212 miles
- 2015 – 16,137 miles
- 2010 – 15,072 miles
- 2009 – 14,117 miles
- 2008 – 12,989 miles
- 2007 – 11,642 miles
- 2006 – 10,384 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass74,165 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn
Major2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009
Full MOT history
18 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass74,165 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 74,165 miles
- Test number
- 917457653395
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail74,164 miles (+11,224)2 dangerous8 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,164 miles
- Test number
- 716162147814
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Rusty and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass62,940 miles (+6,238)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 62,940 miles
- Test number
- 381808474476
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil sump corroded
Pass56,702 miles (+4,094)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 56,702 miles
- Test number
- 444303946689
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Pass52,608 miles (+4,011)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 52,608 miles
- Test number
- 507671221483
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass48,597 miles (+5,143)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 48,597 miles
- Test number
- 999654591010
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass43,454 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 43,454 miles
- Test number
- 930141632973
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,454 miles (+13)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,454 miles
- Test number
- 676223592013
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail43,441 miles (+5,030)1 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,441 miles
- Test number
- 105290519758
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass38,411 miles (+8,199)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 38,411 miles
- Test number
- 644314634636
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,212 miles (+14,075)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 30,212 miles
- Test number
- 686500248322
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass16,137 miles (+1,065)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 16,137 miles
- Test number
- 376206779360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,072 miles (+955)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 15,072 miles
- Test number
- 373299270026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,117 miles (+1,128)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 14,117 miles
- Test number
- 572547079015
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail12,989 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 12,989 miles
- Test number
- 141282078452
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass12,989 miles (+1,347)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 12,989 miles
- Test number
- 752022178042
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass11,642 miles (+1,258)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 11,642 miles
- Test number
- 453467267011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,384 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 10,384 miles
- Test number
- 751690086017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T983 BLG
- Does T983 BLG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T983 BLG expired on 7 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T983 BLG?
- The MOT on T983 BLG expired on 7 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T983 BLG done?
- T983 BLG was recorded at 74,165 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2024, an average of 3,438 miles a year.
- Has T983 BLG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T983 BLG has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on T983 BLG 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 T983 BLG find?
- T983 BLG passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2024 with 5 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 2 more.
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