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V480 YOG

2000 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,475 mi
Last recorded77,475 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV480 YOG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2012 77,475 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 71,969 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 71,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 66,100 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 66,099 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

n/s/f wiper split but clears screen

Pass 12 Oct 2009 60,251 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 53,062 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 49,565 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 49,565 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 46,052 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 45,164 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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V480 YOG is a 2000 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V480 YOG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V480 YOG registered?

V480 YOG is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 6 January 2000.

Is V480 YOG safe to buy?

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