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X531 AAP

2000 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2016
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

137,334 mi
Last recorded137,334 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX531 AAP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 137,334 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside headlamp has poor beam pattern

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system very rusty

Fail 24 Nov 2015 137,332 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside headlamp has poor beam pattern

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system very rusty

Pass 9 Dec 2014 126,632 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2014 126,627 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2013 114,132 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

Fail 9 Dec 2013 114,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

offside front wheel slightly distorted

rear brake discs worn

Pass 8 May 2013 100,072 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust clamp loose

n/s dip beam image poor

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 May 2013 99,986 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust clamp loose

n/s dip beam image poor

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Jan 2013 93,866 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

ADVISE Exhaust rear flange joint very rusty

ADVISE Rear brake disc's in poor condition ...Rusty and Lipped

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 88,323 miles

front tyres wearing on edges\ front and rear brake discs corroding\front brake pads wearing

suspension components corroding

Fail 19 Apr 2012 88,321 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front tyres wearing on edges\ front and rear brake discs corroding\front brake pads wearing

suspension components corroding

Pass 23 May 2011 88,052 miles

injury in ns of screen\nsf tyre sidewall damage

Fail 20 May 2011 80,031 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

injury in ns of screen\nsf tyre sidewall damage

Pass 27 Apr 2010 68,086 miles

injury in ns of windscreen\nsf shockabsorber cylinder shaft for wear

Fail 26 Apr 2010 68,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

injury in ns of windscreen\nsf shockabsorber cylinder shaft for wear

Pass 30 Mar 2009 53,911 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 53,911 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 40,594 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 38,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 30 Aug 2007 38,653 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 34,936 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Sep 2005 31,596 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2005 31,596 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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X531 AAP is a 2000 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,840cc 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 X531 AAP, 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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X531 AAP is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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