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V246 LWY

2000 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

80,965 mi
Last recorded80,965 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV246 LWY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 80,965 miles

Front number plate damaged

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front mirrorbody damaged

front windscreen damaged

Fail 7 Oct 2020 80,959 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn os & ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint insecure pinchbolt missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake inadequately mounted carrier bolt missing (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn os & ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front number plate damaged

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front mirrorbody damaged

front windscreen damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2019 72,319 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Oct 2019 72,297 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2018 59,188 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 55,965 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Unable to view front pads to assess condition.

Pass 25 Jan 2017 46,941 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 46,941 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 40,610 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 40,602 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 33,093 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 33,093 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 28,725 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 24,744 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 22,916 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 22,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 19,964 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 19,050 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 18,039 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 17,232 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 17,195 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 16,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 15,726 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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V246 LWY is a 2000 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V246 LWY, 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 V246 LWY registered?

V246 LWY is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V246 LWY safe to buy?

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