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X397 SHJ

2000 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,260 mi
Last recorded115,260 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX397 SHJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 115,260 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 115,249 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 113,460 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 113,460 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 111,347 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 103,219 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2011 103,219 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2010 92,255 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 80,540 miles

Front No Plate Slight Damage

N/S Front indicator Lens Damaged

O/S Front Indicator lens Damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2008 75,323 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front No Plate Slight Damage

Fail 17 Sep 2008 75,323 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

front No Plate Slight Damage

Pass 19 Sep 2007 69,253 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 62,588 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 52,579 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Front brake imbalance 21%

Front number plate cracked

Parking brake needs adjusting

Rear brake imbalance 24%

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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X397 SHJ is a 2000 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X397 SHJ, 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 X397 SHJ registered?

X397 SHJ is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is X397 SHJ safe to buy?

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