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X397 JNS

2000 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

68,182 mi
Last recorded68,182 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX397 JNS
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 68,182 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes at plastic floor clips. (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer to centre silencer joint has slight leak at joint. (7.1.2)

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

centre heat shield loose and hanging down on exhaust centre pipe.

Fail 5 Mar 2016 68,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing top and bottom rubber boots on linkage bar. (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded. (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing top and bottom rubber boot on linkage bar. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes at plastic floor clips. (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer to centre silencer joint has slight leak at joint. (7.1.2)

centre heat shield loose and hanging down on exhaust centre pipe.

Pass 6 Mar 2015 63,662 miles

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

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

centre heatshield insecure

Fail 26 Feb 2015 63,658 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

centre heatshield insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2014 59,077 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 58,922 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre rear heatshield insecure

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 9 Feb 2013 55,368 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside rear outer sill starting to get weak

Fail 8 Feb 2013 55,363 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside rear outer sill starting to get weak

Pass 14 Feb 2012 52,173 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 52,166 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 47,989 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 47,989 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 43,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 43,646 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 39,174 miles

child seats fitted to rear limiting inspection of nearside and offside rear seat belts

Fail 13 Feb 2009 39,174 miles

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

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

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

child seats fitted to rear limiting inspection of nearside and offside rear seat belts

Pass 19 Feb 2008 34,602 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 34,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 33,214 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 30,242 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 30,242 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 26,656 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 26,656 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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X397 JNS is a 2000 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 X397 JNS, 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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X397 JNS is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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