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V378 NAM

2000 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

122,570 mi
Last recorded122,570 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV378 NAM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 122,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

sump corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2020 121,088 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 118,623 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear chassis leg corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2019 118,623 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outter sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear chassis leg corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2018 116,551 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 113,936 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 113,931 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 110,723 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 110,723 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 107,499 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 102,326 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 96,287 miles

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

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

exhaust deterated

Fail 9 Feb 2013 96,287 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust deterated

both front tyrs are dangerous on iner edges

Pass 31 Jan 2012 90,284 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 90,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 84,731 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 84,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 79,125 miles

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

engine oil sump pan corroded.

offside and nearside front brake pads worn.

Pass 2 Feb 2010 79,125 miles

engine oil sump pan corroded.

offside and nearside front brake pads worn.

Pass 3 Feb 2009 72,314 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 57,975 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 46,378 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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V378 NAM is a 2000 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V378 NAM, 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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V378 NAM is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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