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V278 MCV

2000 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,869 mi
Last recorded121,869 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV278 MCV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 121,869 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion under bonnet (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perishing

both front tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Sep 2014 113,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion around offside engine mount.

Exhaust blowing at centre section.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Oil leak from engine

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar drop links

Fail 25 Sep 2014 113,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion around offside engine mount.

Exhaust blowing at centre section.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Oil leak from engine

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar drop links

Pass 9 Jun 2014 12,439 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 104,091 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 100,510 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 100,510 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 96,695 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion starting on osf inner front wheel arch areas

outer sill covers fitted cannot check sills

Fail 15 Sep 2011 96,695 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

corrosion starting on osf inner front wheel arch areas

outer sill covers fitted cannot check sills

Pass 24 Sep 2010 90,973 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 90,973 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 79,564 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 71,133 miles

front tyres low on edges

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 22 Sep 2007 62,954 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 58,785 miles

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

O/S/F & N/S/F TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Offside Front 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 23 Feb 2006 50,663 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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V278 MCV is a 2000 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V278 MCV, 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 V278 MCV registered?

V278 MCV is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 9 February 2000.

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