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V264 MBM

2000 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

161,152 mi
Last recorded161,152 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV264 MBM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2014 161,152 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust system corroded

offside front tyre under inflated

Pass 1 Feb 2013 151,666 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 31 Jan 2013 151,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Feb 2012 142,393 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 142,224 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 130,581 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 124,573 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear brake disc warped

offside rear brake disc warped

Fail 23 Jan 2010 124,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear brake disc warped

offside rear brake disc warped

Pass 20 Jan 2009 117,192 miles

all brake discs scored

exhaust system slightly corroding

front brake discs slightly lipped

o/s/f side light slightly dim

195/55/15 n/s/f tyre wearing on edges slightly and perishing

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing

o/s/f wiper blade split

rear brake discs pitted

rear numberplate deteriorating slightly

rear outer brake pads wearing low

slight movement in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 22 Jan 2008 103,537 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 98,466 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 98,456 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

n/s/r tyre sidewall perrished

o/s/f shocker slight leak

Pass 9 Jan 2006 89,850 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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V264 MBM is a 2000 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V264 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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V264 MBM is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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