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V252 MBM

2000 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,649 mi
Last recorded109,649 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV252 MBM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2012 109,649 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 109,644 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 97,754 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 85,962 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 85,962 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 70,207 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre inner sidewall deteriorating

Pass 24 Apr 2009 70,207 miles

offside rear tyre inner sidewall deteriorating

Pass 19 Mar 2008 54,530 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 54,524 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2007 43,852 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 43,852 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 35,317 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 35,193 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2006 35,094 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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V252 MBM is a 2000 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V252 MBM, 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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V252 MBM is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 9 February 2000.

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