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V320 HSF

2000 Mazda 323

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

130,816 mi
Last recorded130,816 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV320 HSF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 130,816 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 123,532 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 123,532 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 117,968 miles

front brake balance on limit

Fail 21 Jun 2010 117,963 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 113,187 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 113,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 108,416 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at ends

both rear brake pipes corroded

front lower arm bushes starting to split

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

rear exhaust joint corroded

rear wiper torn

Fail 24 Jun 2008 108,413 miles

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

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

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

both front brake pipes corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at ends

both rear brake pipes corroded

front lower arm bushes starting to split

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

rear exhaust joint corroded

rear wiper torn

Fail 2 Feb 2007 82,998 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 82,998 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 68,752 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 68,752 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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V320 HSF is a 2000 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V320 HSF, 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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V320 HSF is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 16 February 2000.

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