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V523 GNG

2000 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

60,580 mi
Last recorded60,580 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV523 GNG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2017 60,580 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, bald inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear both inner sills are corroded

Rear exhaust joint very poor condition

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2016 54,094 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sil (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 51,384 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 48,612 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 46,493 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 43,052 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 39,280 miles

rear tyres wearing on innside edge

Fail 9 Dec 2011 39,288 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on innside edge

Pass 13 Dec 2010 35,526 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 35,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 31,727 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 31,727 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 26,778 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 22,676 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 20,404 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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V523 GNG is a 2000 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V523 GNG, 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 V523 GNG registered?

V523 GNG is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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