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V748 GVM

2000 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,925 mi
Last recorded102,925 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV748 GVM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 102,925 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust coroded

Pass 29 May 2020 98,768 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 93,141 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside rear lower rear end has a hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 93,139 miles

Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside rear inner lower arch section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside rear lower rear end has a hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2018 89,669 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 89,661 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 88,229 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 88,229 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2016 87,362 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 83,497 miles

both rear tyres 3mm perished

Fail 22 Sep 2014 83,497 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

both rear tyres 3mm perished

Pass 16 Sep 2013 79,499 miles

both rear tyres 3-4mm

nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all 4 shock adsorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2012 73,094 miles

n/s mirror loose

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged 185/65 14

o/s/f seat belt slightly frayed

slight surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Sep 2011 65,132 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 65,132 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 57,671 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge 185/65 14

Pass 28 Sep 2009 50,336 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bvoth front suspension arm rubbers starting to deteriate

offside rear tyre has cracks in the tread

slight handbrake travel

Pass 25 Sep 2008 43,188 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 36,649 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 36,649 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 31,267 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 26,884 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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V748 GVM is a 2000 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 V748 GVM, 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 V748 GVM registered?

V748 GVM is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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