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Mazda 323

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,498 cc

X457 MABMOT history

X457 MAB is a blue petrol Mazda 323 first used on 27 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 15 Jan 2024 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 70,064 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jan 2024
Mileage
70,064 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,298 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X457 MAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
323
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
27 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

X457 MAB was last recorded at 70,064 miles on 8 Jan 2024, 4,338 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Dec 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Oct 2007: 21,858 miles, lower than 33,150 miles on 23 Aug 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
65,726 miles · 28 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
4,338 miles
Average per year
2,298 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 70,064 miles
  • 2022 – 65,726 miles
  • 2021 – 63,526 miles
  • 2020 – 61,518 miles
  • 2019 – 59,505 miles
  • 2018 – 58,048 miles
  • 2017 – 55,536 miles
  • 2016 – 54,188 miles
  • 2015 – 52,132 miles
  • 2014 – 49,508 miles
  • 2013 – 47,155 miles
  • 2012 – 45,135 miles
  • 2011 – 43,278 miles
  • 2010 – 40,753 miles
  • 2009 – 38,298 miles
  • 2008 – 33,444 miles
  • 2007 – 21,858 miles
  • 2006 – 30,074 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail70,064 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Has A Hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded At Join In Wheelarch (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Spring Cup On Shock Absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Has A Hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut Tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front - rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail70,064 miles (+4,338)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,064 miles
    Test number
    265564739775
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Has A Hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded At Join In Wheelarch (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Spring Cup On Shock Absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Has A Hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut Tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass65,726 miles (+39)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    65,726 miles
    Test number
    722864545690
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front - rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail65,687 miles (+1,017)5 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,687 miles
    Test number
    645753459604
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front - rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass64,670 miles (+1,144)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    64,670 miles
    Test number
    157569840935
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass63,526 miles (+2,008)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    63,526 miles
    Test number
    732089929445
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass61,518 miles (+2,013)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    61,518 miles
    Test number
    942834812425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,505 miles (+1,457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    59,505 miles
    Test number
    431115881998
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass58,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    58,048 miles
    Test number
    959784510718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail58,048 miles (+2,512)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,048 miles
    Test number
    790300018387
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  10. Pass55,536 miles (+1,348)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    55,536 miles
    Test number
    569175056466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,188 miles (+2,056)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    54,188 miles
    Test number
    712240485030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,132 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    52,132 miles
    Test number
    456769905058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail52,109 miles (+2,601)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,109 miles
    Test number
    145135405422
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass49,508 miles (+2,353)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    49,508 miles
    Test number
    169877104070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,155 miles (+38)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    47,155 miles
    Test number
    169456813089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail47,117 miles (+1,982)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,117 miles
    Test number
    946691813090
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass45,135 miles (+1,857)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    45,135 miles
    Test number
    276584602024
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass43,278 miles (+2,525)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    43,278 miles
    Test number
    548607401058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,753 miles (+2,455)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    40,753 miles
    Test number
    430478300034
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass38,298 miles (+4,854)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    38,298 miles
    Test number
    141752619495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass33,444 miles (+11,586)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    33,444 miles
    Test number
    723534918026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,858 miles (-11,292)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    21,858 miles
    Test number
    493818597208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,150 miles (+3,076)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    33,150 miles
    Test number
    114475837220
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass30,074 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    30,074 miles
    Test number
    952086526214
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteHandbrake needs attention on o/s brake calliper †
    • NoteRear flasher bulbs slightly white and will need replacing soonl

Questions about X457 MAB

Does X457 MAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X457 MAB expired on 15 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X457 MAB?
The MOT on X457 MAB expired on 15 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X457 MAB done?
X457 MAB was recorded at 70,064 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2024, an average of 2,298 miles a year.
Has X457 MAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X457 MAB has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on X457 MAB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Oct 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X457 MAB find?
X457 MAB failed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2024 with 4 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill has a hole; offside front brake pipe excessively corroded at join in wheelarch; offside front upper coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened spring cup on shock absorber, and 4 more.

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