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X546 BBV

2000 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,710 mi
Last recorded121,710 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX546 BBV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 121,710 miles

front brake discs corrodeing

front brake pipes corrodeing

n/s/r wheel arch corrodeing

Fail 2 Oct 2012 121,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front brake discs corrodeing

front brake pipes corrodeing

n/s/r wheel arch corrodeing

Pass 20 Oct 2011 113,667 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 113,653 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

rear brake discs corrodeing

Pass 9 Sep 2010 100,070 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 89,743 miles

o/s hand brake effy lower than expected

Pass 1 Oct 2008 77,496 miles

ex bracket rattling

front tyres tread low

rear brake pads low

Pass 9 Oct 2007 67,102 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 55,489 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 55,473 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 45,900 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 45,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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X546 BBV is a 2000 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X546 BBV, 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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X546 BBV is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 18 September 2000.

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