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V345 LDU

2000 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,313 mi
Last recorded119,313 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV345 LDU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 119,313 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 119,313 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 109,002 miles

exhaust clamp loose on front down pipe

front brake pads worn thin

front inner brake discs corrdoed

rear ARB links slightly worn

Pass 14 Jun 2011 100,487 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 98,915 miles

both front shock abosrbers damp

centre to rear exhaust join corroded

oil leaks

rear exhaust rattly

slight corrosion to chassis

windscreen damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2010 98,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front shock abosrbers damp

centre to rear exhaust join corroded

n/s/r tyre worn to 2.5mm

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

oil leaks

rear exhaust rattly

slight corrosion to chassis

windscreen damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2009 95,732 miles

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

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

o.s.front tyre worn on inner edge and has a very slight bulge, recommend track check

Fail 25 Sep 2009 95,732 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

o.s.front tyre worn on inner edge and has a very slight bulge, recommend track check

Pass 6 May 2008 92,682 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 92,682 miles

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

Large rusty wear lip on inside of front brake discs

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 89,090 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 89,051 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2006 79,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side front tyre low

off side front tyre getting low

Pass 6 Mar 2006 79,728 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side front tyre low

off side front tyre getting low

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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V345 LDU is a 2000 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V345 LDU, 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 V345 LDU registered?

V345 LDU is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 January 2000.

Is V345 LDU safe to buy?

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