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X404 BCU

2000 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

104,224 mi
Last recorded104,224 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX404 BCU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 104,224 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 85,823 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 85,786 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 85,540 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

CORROSION ON FRONT DISCS

FRONT TYRES WORN INSIDE EDGE (BALD)

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

REAR TYRES CUPPING INSIDE

SUMP LEAKING

Pass 6 Oct 2010 78,320 miles

REAR TYRES STARTING TO CUP INSIDE

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT CORROSION ON INSIDE OF DISCS

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 78,018 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

OSR SILL WEAK/THIN

REAR TYRES STARTING TO CUP INSIDE

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT CORROSION ON INSIDE OF DISCS

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 69,989 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 69,989 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 61,990 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 52,773 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 52,753 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 43,275 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 43,250 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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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X404 BCU is a 2000 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 X404 BCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X404 BCU registered?

X404 BCU is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 16 October 2000.

Is X404 BCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X404 BCU shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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