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V71 DEM

2000 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,721 mi
Last recorded104,721 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV71 DEM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 104,721 miles

bleed bolt broken off o/s/r wheel cylinder

various body areas coroded

various suspension and brake components coroded

Fail 25 Feb 2013 104,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

bleed bolt broken off o/s/r wheel cylinder

various body areas coroded

various suspension and brake components coroded

Pass 18 Feb 2012 101,019 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 101,019 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 96,052 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bleed bolt broken off o/s/r brake cylinder

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front exhaust braket missing

Fail 11 Feb 2011 95,782 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bleed bolt broken off o/s/r brake cylinder

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front exhaust braket missing

Pass 21 Jan 2010 89,839 miles

O/S/F MIRROR LOSE

Pass 4 Feb 2009 86,075 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 82,223 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 72,789 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 59,245 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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V71 DEM is a 2000 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V71 DEM, 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 V71 DEM registered?

V71 DEM is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 5 January 2000.

Is V71 DEM safe to buy?

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