# FD53WTY — MAZDA 323 MOT History & Vehicle Check

FD53WTY is a Silver MAZDA 323, Petrol (1598cc), first registered 2003-11-28. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for FD53WTY — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | FD53WTY |
| Make | MAZDA |
| Model | 323 |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1598cc |
| First registered | 2003-11-28 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2019-02-13 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 18
- Passes: 12
- Fails: 6
- Pass rate: 66.67%
- Total defects recorded: 59

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-29 11:11:04 | FAILED | 63,121 MI | — |
| 2018-02-14 15:09:35 | PASSED | 62,055 MI | 2019-02-13 00:00:00 |
| 2018-02-14 15:09:34 | FAILED | 62,055 MI | — |
| 2017-01-09 09:44:36 | PASSED | 61,237 MI | 2018-01-08 00:00:00 |
| 2017-01-04 10:42:41 | FAILED | 61,207 MI | — |
| 2016-01-07 10:27:49 | PASSED | 59,660 MI | 2017-01-06 00:00:00 |
| 2016-01-07 09:02:59 | FAILED | 59,660 MI | — |
| 2015-02-06 15:59:36 | PASSED | 58,127 MI | 2016-02-14 00:00:00 |
| 2015-02-06 09:19:09 | FAILED | 58,127 MI | — |
| 2014-02-15 09:32:48 | PASSED | 55,735 MI | 2015-02-14 00:00:00 |
| 2013-02-02 13:03:52 | PASSED | 53,688 MI | 2014-02-11 00:00:00 |
| 2012-02-11 09:29:47 | PASSED | 52,287 MI | 2013-02-11 00:00:00 |
| 2011-02-12 11:35:57 | PASSED | 49,310 MI | 2012-02-11 00:00:00 |
| 2010-02-09 10:53:51 | PASSED | 46,589 MI | 2011-02-08 00:00:00 |
| 2010-02-09 10:53:51 | FAILED | 46,589 MI | — |
| 2008-11-21 10:47:23 | PASSED | 40,598 MI | 2009-11-28 00:00:00 |
| 2007-11-27 14:23:01 | PASSED | 32,664 MI | 2008-11-28 00:00:00 |
| 2006-11-27 10:59:20 | PASSED | 25,393 MI | 2007-11-28 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2019-05-29 11:11:04 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: All suspension components corroded
- ADVISORY: Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- MAJOR: Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MAJOR: Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

**2018-02-14 15:09:35 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: n/s/f+o/s/f under body corrosion
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

**2018-02-14 15:09:34 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- ADVISORY: n/s/f+o/s/f under body corrosion
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- PRS: Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- PRS: Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

**2017-01-09 09:44:36 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

**2017-01-04 10:42:41 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FAIL: Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FAIL: Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

**2016-01-07 10:27:49 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: offside front tyre tread getting low
- ADVISORY: tread low on nearside rear tyre
- ADVISORY: offside rear inner sill panel corroded
- ADVISORY: offside park brake performance poor
- ADVISORY: nearside rear inner sill panel corroded

**2016-01-07 09:02:59 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: nearside rear inner sill panel corroded
- ADVISORY: tread low on nearside rear tyre
- ADVISORY: offside rear inner sill panel corroded
- ADVISORY: offside front tyre tread getting low
- ADVISORY: front b& rear brake pads appear to be getting low
- FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

**2015-02-06 09:19:09 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

**2010-02-09 10:53:51 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- PRS: Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- PRS: Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

**2007-11-27 14:23:01 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for FD53WTY is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/FD53WTY. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.
