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FLZ 5281

2000 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,075 mi
Last recorded99,075 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLZ 5281
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 99,075 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 99,072 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2016 94,852 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres cracking up [age]

handbrake high

no spare wheel

oil cooler pipes very rusty

Fail 31 May 2016 94,852 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres cracking up [age]

handbrake high

no spare wheel

oil cooler pipes very rusty

Pass 1 Jun 2015 91,978 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 91,978 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 85,838 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 85,838 miles

Nearside 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)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2013 64,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 41,745 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 40,616 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 39,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre cracking up on inner sidewall

Pass 6 Apr 2010 39,186 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre cracking up on inner sidewall

Pass 14 Apr 2009 37,905 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking up on inner sidewall

Pass 26 Apr 2008 36,703 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 35,401 miles

front brake pads just starting to wear. †exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Apr 2006 33,738 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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FLZ 5281 is a 2000 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FLZ 5281, 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 FLZ 5281 registered?

FLZ 5281 is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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