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X371 LCS

2000 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

105,045 mi
Last recorded105,045 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX371 LCS
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2017 105,045 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion WING (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion SILL (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 96,670 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 96,572 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 96,571 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 93,126 miles

Centre Front Lower subframe corroded

Nearside Outer sill corrode but not considered serious

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

Offside Outer sill corroded but not serious

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2014 91,935 miles

Centre Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 May 2013 88,409 miles

both front tyres worn close to the wear band

front and rear suspension arms showing corrosion also rear inner sills

o/s front wishbone rear bush showing separation

oil leak at sump //corroded //

some metal brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 15 May 2013 88,409 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn close to the wear band

front and rear suspension arms showing corrosion also rear inner sills

o/s front wishbone rear bush showing separation

oil leak at sump //corroded //

some metal brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 30 May 2012 84,977 miles

exhaust in poor condition

rear chassis and both rear inner sills and front floor pans showing corrosion

rear wiper blade in poor condition

slight separation at o/s front wishbone rear bush

Fail 29 May 2012 84,977 miles

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

rear chassis and both rear inner sills and front floor pans showing corrosion

rear wiper blade in poor condition

slight separation at o/s front wishbone rear bush

Pass 10 Jun 2011 81,212 miles

both front metal brake pipes showing corrosion

both front to rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

both rear outer sills showing corrosion

Fail 3 Jun 2011 81,188 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front metal brake pipes showing corrosion

both front to rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

both rear outer sills showing corrosion

n/s rear tyre worn to wear band and just legal 185/65/14t

Pass 2 Jun 2010 72,378 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 72,378 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 63,488 miles

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

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

both front shockabsorbers have a weep of oil

n/s front link pin slight movement

Pass 5 May 2008 53,099 miles
Pass 7 May 2007 42,146 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 42,105 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 31,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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X371 LCS is a 2000 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 X371 LCS, 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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X371 LCS is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 8 September 2000.

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