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X393 GEL

2000 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,733 mi
Last recorded69,733 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX393 GEL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 69,733 miles

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

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

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

engine seems to run rough at times

exhaust rattle

n/s/r anti roll link boots perished

Fail 13 Nov 2017 69,714 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall / also screw in tyre / been run flat 195/55/15 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

engine seems to run rough at times

exhaust rattle

n/s/r anti roll link boots perished

Pass 2 Nov 2016 64,639 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 29 Oct 2015 59,816 miles

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

Corrosion in Exhaust System

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 59,265 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 58,315 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 56,639 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 54,729 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 54,729 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 53,526 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 50,962 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 50,962 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 47,304 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 41,717 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 34,907 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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X393 GEL is a 2000 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X393 GEL, 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 X393 GEL registered?

X393 GEL is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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