Mazda 323
White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc
V85 OCAMOT history
V85 OCA is a white petrol Mazda 323 first used on 30 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 85,435 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 85,435 mi
- At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,069 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V85 OCA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- 323
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,840 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 30 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V85 OCA was last recorded at 85,435 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 123 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 12 Mar 2014: 65,804 miles, lower than 153,476 miles on 11 Mar 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 85,312 miles · 31 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 123 miles
- Average per year
- 3,069 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 85,435 miles
- 2025 – 85,312 miles
- 2024 – 85,205 miles
- 2023 – 85,010 miles
- 2022 – 84,357 miles
- 2019 – 83,428 miles
- 2018 – 80,652 miles
- 2017 – 76,952 miles
- 2016 – 71,864 miles
- 2015 – 69,168 miles
- 2014 – 65,804 miles
- 2013 – 62,177 miles
- 2012 – 59,949 miles
- 2011 – 56,223 miles
- 2010 – 50,398 miles
- 2009 – 38,632 miles
- 2008 – 29,463 miles
- 2007 – 27,656 miles
- 2006 – 24,296 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass85,435 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014
Full MOT history
28 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,435 miles (+123)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 85,435 miles
- Test number
- 462476578263
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass85,312 miles (+107)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 85,312 miles
- Test number
- 875841736627
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
Pass85,205 miles (+195)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 85,205 miles
- Test number
- 802982404294
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s inner (forward) arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s under wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass85,010 miles (+653)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 85,010 miles
- Test number
- 491471763181
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security complete inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security complete inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryAll steering and suspension components are corroded
- AdvisoryBoth front wheel arches have been repaired and have corrosion
- AdvisoryHandbrake has slightly high travel at lever adjustment needed but still works okay
Pass84,357 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2023
- Odometer
- 84,357 miles
- Test number
- 712805539374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,356 miles (+928)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,356 miles
- Test number
- 150563860417
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass83,428 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 83,428 miles
- Test number
- 882185219587
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail83,428 miles (+2,776)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,428 miles
- Test number
- 473732876038
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass80,652 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 80,652 miles
- Test number
- 865991110868
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,652 miles (+3,700)9 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,652 miles
- Test number
- 942432706063
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass76,952 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 76,952 miles
- Test number
- 664034591279
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail76,952 miles (+5,088)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,952 miles
- Test number
- 450013408614
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass71,864 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 71,864 miles
- Test number
- 728039688627
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,850 miles (+2,682)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,850 miles
- Test number
- 930095517427
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass69,168 miles (+3,364)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 69,168 miles
- Test number
- 276963865091
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass65,804 miles (-87,672)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 65,804 miles
- Test number
- 225771974062
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteO/s and n/s rear tyres are cracking on edges
Fail153,476 miles (+91,299)5 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,476 miles
- Test number
- 646910374028
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteO/s and n/s rear tyres are cracking on edges
Pass62,177 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 62,177 miles
- Test number
- 696161773017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,176 miles (+2,227)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,176 miles
- Test number
- 905610073049
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass59,949 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 59,949 miles
- Test number
- 857988962080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,947 miles (+3,724)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,947 miles
- Test number
- 287227762098
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass56,223 miles (+5,825)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 56,223 miles
- Test number
- 625052561004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,398 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 50,398 miles
- Test number
- 813738860002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,397 miles (+11,765)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,397 miles
- Test number
- 112838660076
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- NoteBoth wipers have small splits at ends
Pass38,632 miles (+9,169)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 38,632 miles
- Test number
- 720111869083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,463 miles (+1,807)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 29,463 miles
- Test number
- 760372678099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,656 miles (+3,360)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 27,656 miles
- Test number
- 964817647277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,296 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 24,296 miles
- Test number
- 132307446280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V85 OCA
- Does V85 OCA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V85 OCA is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V85 OCA?
- The MOT on V85 OCA is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V85 OCA done?
- V85 OCA was recorded at 85,435 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 3,069 miles a year.
- Has V85 OCA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V85 OCA has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2022.
- Has the mileage on V85 OCA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Mar 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V85 OCA find?
- V85 OCA passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.
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