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AHZ 5457

2000 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,346 mi
Last recorded76,346 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHZ 5457
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 76,346 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from backbox joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 76,346 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from backbox joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 65,875 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

brake pipes rusty

general corrosion under body sub frames and suspension

Pass 28 Jun 2017 57,458 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipe ends rusty

rear suspension rubbers deteriorating

underside body,chassis sub frames and suspension arms rusty

Pass 5 Jul 2016 50,603 miles

general corrosion n/s/r sill getting weak

Fail 4 Jul 2016 50,603 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

general corrosion n/s/r sill getting weak

Pass 4 Jun 2015 46,937 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 44,627 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 44,620 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 41,886 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 38,351 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 38,341 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 34,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 32,117 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 32,011 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 27,398 miles

All four tyres still legal but starting to crack and perish around the sidewalls, would change soon.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 23,522 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 19,066 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 323?

Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,454
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
88,407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,662
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39,672
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,356
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 30,442
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,947
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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AHZ 5457 is a 2000 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2000 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 73,964 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AHZ 5457, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 26 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AHZ 5457 registered?

AHZ 5457 is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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