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V487 MJM

2000 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,884 mi
Last recorded48,884 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV487 MJM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 48,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel slightly binding

Pass 4 Mar 2016 47,347 miles

offside sill damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2016 47,347 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

offside sill damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2015 42,632 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2015 42,495 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2014 40,500 miles

n/s wiper smearing & washers poor / n/s/f indicator lense cracked / reartyres starting to deteriorate / o/s/f shocker signs of leaks / exhaust deterioration

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge / nail in n/s/f tyre and unevenly worn

o/s/r parking brake effort poor

play in both rear drop link arms

Pass 15 Jan 2013 34,242 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 29,269 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 29,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 24,664 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 21,212 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 17,320 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 13,835 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 10,980 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 8,725 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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V487 MJM is a 2000 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V487 MJM, 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 V487 MJM registered?

V487 MJM is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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