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X54 FCA

2000 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,078 mi
Last recorded95,078 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX54 FCA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 95,078 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

prescribed non prescribed areas corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2018 89,869 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play advise replace (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge, advise replace (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak advise further inspection/repair ()

Fail 16 Apr 2018 89,868 miles

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside and nearside inner arch/rear of sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play advise replace (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint almost to excess, recommend replace (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge, advise replace (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak advise further inspection/repair ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 83,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside. also offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside, inner sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front inner wing corroded, under bonnet

Fail 15 Apr 2017 83,022 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm and worn smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside. also offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside, inner sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front inner wing corroded, under bonnet

brake pedal slighty spongy

Pass 4 Apr 2016 76,939 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front and both rears, (before the hose) (3.6.B.2c)

Front wipers split

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on edge and cracking, advise change (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking, advise change (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on both rear inner sills and nearside rear chassis

corrosion on fuel filler pipes

Pass 16 Apr 2015 69,591 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 69,591 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

surface corrosion to both rear sections of front to rear brake pipes.

underbody rusty.

Pass 5 Nov 2014 68,832 miles

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)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 62,472 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 62,472 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 53,454 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 45,059 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 40,587 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 35,938 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 30,999 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 26,632 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 22,233 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 17,368 miles

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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X54 FCA is a 2000 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 X54 FCA, 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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X54 FCA is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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