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V314 DCT

2000 Mazda 323

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

272,512 mi
Last recorded272,512 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV314 DCT
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 272,512 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 248,249 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 220,270 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

possible injectors require service/cleaning, just passed emission test

Pass 28 Oct 2008 195,010 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 195,000 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 163,519 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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V314 DCT is a 2000 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V314 DCT, 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 V314 DCT registered?

V314 DCT is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is V314 DCT safe to buy?

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