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V228 GSD

2000 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,096 mi
Last recorded103,096 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV228 GSD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 103,096 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 103,090 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2009 98,730 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 92,515 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 80,770 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 80,770 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 70,904 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
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V228 GSD is a 2000 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V228 GSD, 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 V228 GSD registered?

V228 GSD is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 7 January 2000.

Is V228 GSD safe to buy?

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