
Mazda 323
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,498 cc
V79 FLJMOT history
V79 FLJ is a green petrol Mazda 323 first used on 3 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 171,775 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 171,775 mi
- At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,812 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V79 FLJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- 323
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 3 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Oct 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
V79 FLJ was last recorded at 171,775 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 8,875 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 162,900 miles · 4 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,875 miles
- Average per year
- 6,812 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 171,775 miles
- 2025 – 162,900 miles
- 2024 – 150,175 miles
- 2023 – 141,899 miles
- 2022 – 135,378 miles
- 2021 – 127,064 miles
- 2020 – 119,580 miles
- 2019 – 95,832 miles
- 2018 – 71,698 miles
- 2017 – 53,620 miles
- 2014 – 53,522 miles
- 2013 – 52,958 miles
- 2012 – 51,789 miles
- 2011 – 49,962 miles
- 2010 – 46,993 miles
- 2009 – 43,699 miles
- 2008 – 40,603 miles
- 2007 – 37,271 miles
- 2006 – 34,601 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear stabilizers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive engine
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner, both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
22 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail171,775 miles (+8,875)2 dangerous7 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,775 miles
- Test number
- 672392380842
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear stabilizers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass162,900 miles2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 162,900 miles
- Test number
- 207815143137
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryAll rear suspension stabilizer arm bushes deteriorated
Fail162,900 miles (+12,725)4 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,900 miles
- Test number
- 668567986487
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryAll rear suspension stabilizer arm bushes deteriorated
Pass150,175 miles (+8,276)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 150,175 miles
- Test number
- 854105119314
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass141,899 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 141,899 miles
- Test number
- 576421270750
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail141,899 miles (+6,521)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,899 miles
- Test number
- 732180907047
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass135,378 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 135,378 miles
- Test number
- 860254952328
- MinorCentral Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust flanges corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail135,378 miles (+8,314)1 dangerous6 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,378 miles
- Test number
- 504605225555
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorCentral Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust flanges corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass127,064 miles (+7,484)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 127,064 miles
- Test number
- 776616913754
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on the inner edge
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre to rear exhaust flange corroded
Pass119,580 miles (+23,748)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 119,580 miles
- Test number
- 437743902900
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust flange corroded
Pass95,832 miles (+24,134)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 95,832 miles
- Test number
- 427086577338
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded but not to excess
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre on 3mm tread depth
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished, worn on the inner edge and on 3mm tread depth
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished and on 3mm tread depth
Pass71,698 miles (+18,078)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2019
- Odometer
- 71,698 miles
- Test number
- 403186062293
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly perished
Pass53,620 miles (+98)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2018
- Odometer
- 53,620 miles
- Test number
- 738098391143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,522 miles (+564)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 53,522 miles
- Test number
- 507061784202
- NoteCrack on windscreen
Pass52,958 miles (+1,169)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 52,958 miles
- Test number
- 329342933446
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass51,789 miles (+1,827)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 51,789 miles
- Test number
- 619957342279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,962 miles (+2,969)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 49,962 miles
- Test number
- 806158731218
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass46,993 miles (+3,294)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 46,993 miles
- Test number
- 521807330225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,699 miles (+3,096)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 43,699 miles
- Test number
- 700093139208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,603 miles (+3,332)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 40,603 miles
- Test number
- 664702648272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,271 miles (+2,670)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 37,271 miles
- Test number
- 241055137217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,601 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 34,601 miles
- Test number
- 801079546204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V79 FLJ
- Does V79 FLJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V79 FLJ is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V79 FLJ?
- The MOT on V79 FLJ is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V79 FLJ done?
- V79 FLJ was recorded at 171,775 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 6,812 miles a year.
- Has V79 FLJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V79 FLJ has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on V79 FLJ 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 V79 FLJ find?
- V79 FLJ failed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault, and 14 more.
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