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Mazda 323

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,498 cc

Y251 TBYMOT history

Y251 TBY is a blue petrol Mazda 323 first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 91,450 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Aug 2025
Mileage
91,450 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,262 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y251 TBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
323
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y251 TBY was last recorded at 91,450 miles on 27 Aug 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 May 2016: 80,365 miles, lower than 81,169 miles on 6 May 2015.

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
91,450 miles · 22 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,262 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 91,450 miles
  • 2023 – 91,450 miles
  • 2021 – 91,360 miles
  • 2020 – 91,317 miles
  • 2019 – 91,038 miles
  • 2018 – 90,631 miles
  • 2017 – 89,493 miles
  • 2016 – 80,365 miles
  • 2015 – 81,169 miles
  • 2014 – 76,975 miles
  • 2013 – 72,394 miles
  • 2012 – 67,453 miles
  • 2011 – 62,794 miles
  • 2010 – 58,506 miles
  • 2009 – 53,474 miles
  • 2008 – 46,559 miles
  • 2007 – 39,193 miles
  • 2006 – 31,616 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,450 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • N/s/r nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass91,450 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    91,450 miles
    Test number
    410608602892
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass91,450 miles (+90)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    91,450 miles
    Test number
    734813518651
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear on the underside of the car (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass91,360 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    91,360 miles
    Test number
    733488902453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass91,317 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    91,317 miles
    Test number
    860941058984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Fail91,317 miles (+279)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,317 miles
    Test number
    319669442419
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Pass91,038 miles (+407)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    91,038 miles
    Test number
    789083322170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,631 miles (+1,138)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    90,631 miles
    Test number
    953724411611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,493 miles (+9,128)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    89,493 miles
    Test number
    914562233526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,365 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    80,365 miles
    Test number
    321815034546
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r nail in tyre

  10. Fail80,365 miles (-804)4 failures1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,365 miles
    Test number
    807058449216
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r nail in tyre

  11. Pass81,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    81,169 miles
    Test number
    257946525456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail81,169 miles (+4,194)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,169 miles
    Test number
    209605625126
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass76,975 miles (+4,581)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    76,975 miles
    Test number
    286125604134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass72,394 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    72,394 miles
    Test number
    758581033172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)

  15. Fail72,368 miles (+4,915)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,368 miles
    Test number
    197450623115
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass67,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    67,453 miles
    Test number
    605639922121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail67,453 miles (+4,659)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,453 miles
    Test number
    186236222134
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass62,794 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    62,794 miles
    Test number
    128375021157
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail62,794 miles (+4,288)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,794 miles
    Test number
    257924221424
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass58,506 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    58,506 miles
    Test number
    514724520170
    • NoteTyre Running Low On Iner And Outer Edge..

  21. Fail58,505 miles (+5,031)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,505 miles
    Test number
    953244220166
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteTyre Running Low On Iner And Outer Edge..

  22. Pass53,474 miles (+6,915)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    53,474 miles
    Test number
    250575029131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  23. Pass46,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2009
    Odometer
    46,559 miles
    Test number
    263984928430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail46,559 miles (+7,366)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,559 miles
    Test number
    880343928126
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass39,193 miles (+7,577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    39,193 miles
    Test number
    240854927447
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass31,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    31,616 miles
    Test number
    632614116147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y251 TBY

Does Y251 TBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y251 TBY expired on 26 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y251 TBY?
The MOT on Y251 TBY expired on 26 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y251 TBY done?
Y251 TBY was recorded at 91,450 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2024, an average of 3,262 miles a year.
Has Y251 TBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y251 TBY has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on Y251 TBY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 May 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y251 TBY find?
Y251 TBY passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective both; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both.

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