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V527 ELR

2000 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

49,222 mi
Last recorded49,222 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV527 ELR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 49,222 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

hand brake has no excess play

Fail 1 Dec 2022 49,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

hand brake has no excess play

Pass 3 Dec 2021 41,689 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 20 Nov 2021 41,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Nov 2020 36,645 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

handbrake close to end of travel

Pass 23 Nov 2019 29,366 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 26,228 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 26,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2017 25,232 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 25,232 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure as marked (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 22,392 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 22,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2015 21,302 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls 185/65/14

Pass 28 May 2014 20,273 miles

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 21 May 2013 19,107 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 17,843 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 16,763 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 16,763 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 15,262 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 14,289 miles

Handbrake high.

Fail 5 Feb 2009 14,289 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Handbrake high.

Pass 29 Jan 2008 13,302 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wall perished.

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 12,096 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 10,855 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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V527 ELR is a 2000 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 V527 ELR, 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 V527 ELR registered?

V527 ELR is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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