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Mazda 323

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,498 cc

Y38 PAPMOT history

Y38 PAP is a red petrol Mazda 323 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 58,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
58,837 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,998 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y38 PAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
323
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y38 PAP was last recorded at 58,837 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 5,323 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,514 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,323 miles
Average per year
1,998 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,837 miles
  • 2025 – 53,514 miles
  • 2024 – 51,699 miles
  • 2023 – 46,809 miles
  • 2022 – 42,499 miles
  • 2021 – 41,074 miles
  • 2020 – 41,037 miles
  • 2019 – 40,182 miles
  • 2018 – 38,970 miles
  • 2017 – 37,858 miles
  • 2016 – 36,436 miles
  • 2015 – 35,652 miles
  • 2014 – 34,883 miles
  • 2013 – 34,149 miles
  • 2012 – 33,479 miles
  • 2011 – 33,094 miles
  • 2010 – 31,864 miles
  • 2009 – 28,721 miles
  • 2008 – 25,666 miles
  • 2007 – 22,354 miles
  • 2006 – 18,987 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,837 miles
  • MinorUpper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Hi level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flanges corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps. Advise polish (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel arch corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive sump

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,837 miles (+5,323)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    58,837 miles
    Test number
    206530858405
    • MinorUpper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Hi level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flanges corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps. Advise polish (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass53,514 miles (+104)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    53,514 miles
    Test number
    789204717650
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail53,410 miles (+1,711)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,410 miles
    Test number
    333618913889
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass51,699 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    51,699 miles
    Test number
    696402959080
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail51,695 miles (+4,886)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,695 miles
    Test number
    648441646227
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass46,809 miles (+4,310)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    46,809 miles
    Test number
    414710429020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn low on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass42,499 miles (+161)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    42,499 miles
    Test number
    392935352986
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside, close to excessive (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to inner sills
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  8. Fail42,338 miles (+1,264)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,338 miles
    Test number
    501269210736
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside, close to excessive (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to inner sills
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  9. Pass41,074 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    41,074 miles
    Test number
    202565272018
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded badly

  10. Fail41,074 miles (+37)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,074 miles
    Test number
    718036846100
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded badly

  11. Pass41,037 miles (+855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    41,037 miles
    Test number
    875594531968
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel tight to turn
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes slightly corroded

  12. Pass40,182 miles (+1,212)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    40,182 miles
    Test number
    389875503202
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass38,970 miles (+1,112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    38,970 miles
    Test number
    856558515507
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake binding on slightly

  14. Pass37,858 miles (+1,422)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    37,858 miles
    Test number
    880580403965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,436 miles (+784)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    36,436 miles
    Test number
    773238893224
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perished

  16. Pass35,652 miles (+769)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    35,652 miles
    Test number
    858207935065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,883 miles (+734)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    34,883 miles
    Test number
    359216234018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,149 miles (+670)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    34,149 miles
    Test number
    398697953003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    33,479 miles
    Test number
    857924152047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail33,455 miles (+361)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,455 miles
    Test number
    129214652471
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

  21. Pass33,094 miles (+1,230)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    33,094 miles
    Test number
    196992951014
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass31,864 miles (+3,143)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    31,864 miles
    Test number
    453013650067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,721 miles (+3,055)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    28,721 miles
    Test number
    801024959075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,666 miles (+3,312)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    25,666 miles
    Test number
    883968058034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,354 miles (+3,367)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    22,354 miles
    Test number
    211307457048
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass18,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    18,987 miles
    Test number
    962842456028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y38 PAP

Does Y38 PAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y38 PAP is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y38 PAP?
The MOT on Y38 PAP is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y38 PAP done?
Y38 PAP was recorded at 58,837 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 1,998 miles a year.
Has Y38 PAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y38 PAP has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on Y38 PAP 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 Y38 PAP find?
Y38 PAP passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: upper stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning hi level lamp; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flanges corroded; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps. advise polish, and 4 more.

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