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V646 FHS

2000 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

88,382 mi
Last recorded88,382 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV646 FHS
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 88,382 miles

Body has slight corrosion at both rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded front cooler pipes (2.3.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 86,101 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 86,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 81,088 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 75,455 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 75,454 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 69,621 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 69,620 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 May 2012 64,305 miles

steering and susp slight // corrosion on comps and structure // b.pipes

Fail 30 Apr 2012 64,305 miles

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

steering and susp slight // corrosion on comps and structure // b.pipes

Pass 14 Apr 2011 63,327 miles

steering and susp slight

Fail 14 Apr 2011 63,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

steering and susp slight

Pass 4 Mar 2010 60,162 miles

corrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // b.pipes

Pass 3 Feb 2009 57,056 miles

steering and susp slight // tyres // corrosion on comps and structure

Pass 13 Feb 2008 54,580 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 51,244 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 51,243 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 46,203 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 46,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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V646 FHS is a 2000 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 V646 FHS, 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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V646 FHS is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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