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V488 ETH

2000 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,633 mi
Last recorded68,633 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV488 ETH
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 68,633 miles

body damaged, front number plate slight deterioration, wt x4, exhaust deteriorated, fuel tank seam corroded,

heavy surface corrosion to suspension and brake components,

surface corrosion to floors, undersills, rear chassis, sills, inner arches

Fail 6 Jan 2014 68,601 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

body damaged, front number plate slight deterioration, wt x4, exhaust deteriorated, fuel tank seam corroded,

heavy surface corrosion to suspension and brake components,

surface corrosion to floors, undersills, rear chassis, sills, inner arches

Pass 10 Jan 2013 64,034 miles

front number plate deteriorated, wt x4, exhaust rusty, play in rear roll bar links,

surface corrosionto suspension componants, undersills, rear chassis, inner arches, floors, sills

Fail 8 Jan 2013 64,006 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front number plate deteriorated, wt x4, exhaust rusty, play in rear roll bar links,

surface corrosionto suspension componants, undersills, rear chassis, inner arches, floors, sills

Pass 12 Jan 2012 60,228 miles

surfrace corrosion to suspension componants, chassis, undersills

wt x4, exhaust rusty, multi guards fitted, play in o/s front roll bar link, play in rear roll bar links, rear indicators fading

Pass 24 Jan 2011 55,948 miles

wt x4, exhaust rusty, multi guards fitted, suspension componants rusty, minor play in anti roll bar links, front tyres uneven wear

Fail 20 Jan 2011 55,877 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

wt x4, exhaust rusty, multi guards fitted, suspension componants rusty, minor play in anti roll bar links, front tyres uneven wear

Pass 21 Jan 2010 52,171 miles

exhaust rusty, play in o/s front and rear anti roll bar links, surface corrosion to suspension componants and undersill

Pass 23 Jan 2009 49,152 miles

front discs corroded, osr arb link det, exhaust corroded, osf window defect.

Fail 22 Jan 2009 49,144 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front discs corroded, osr arb link det, exhaust corroded, osf window defect.

Pass 21 Jan 2008 45,932 miles

wtx4 no plates det, nsr damaged.

Pass 4 Jan 2007 41,656 miles

wt x4,rear number plate,uneven wear to front tyre iner edges

Pass 16 Jan 2006 58,073 miles

rear exhaust join rusty

rear number plate

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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V488 ETH is a 2000 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 V488 ETH, 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 V488 ETH registered?

V488 ETH is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 13 January 2000.

Is V488 ETH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V488 ETH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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