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V524 LEG

2000 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,800 mi
Last recorded139,800 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV524 LEG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2011 139,800 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 139,800 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 132,012 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 125,542 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 125,542 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2006 110,264 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 110,264 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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V524 LEG is a 2000 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V524 LEG, 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 V524 LEG registered?

V524 LEG is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 5 January 2000.

Is V524 LEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V524 LEG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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