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X524 NBV

2000 Mazda 323

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,835 mi
Last recorded160,835 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX524 NBV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 160,835 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 160,834 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 155,787 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 155,787 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 151,723 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 151,626 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 146,908 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 141,904 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 141,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2015 136,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2015 136,647 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2014 131,465 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 131,465 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 126,979 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 120,616 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 115,347 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 115,338 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear a/roll bar mounting bushes have play

front indicator bulbs going white and o/s/f lens in poor condition

glow plug light flashing

n/s/r tyre in poor condition

Pass 1 Apr 2010 102,583 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion on rear crossmember

Fail 7 Apr 2009 92,637 miles

Both rear tyres showing slight signs of cracking / perishing close to cords

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 92,637 miles

Both rear tyres showing slight signs of cracking / perishing close to cords

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 81,572 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 67,098 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 67,081 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 52,535 miles

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 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)

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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X524 NBV is a 2000 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X524 NBV, 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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X524 NBV is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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