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X556 GCY

2000 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

67,130 mi
Last recorded67,130 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX556 GCY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 67,130 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 67,078 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 54,480 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Rear Track control arm bushes beginning to perish (no excessive movement). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 54,480 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Rear Track control arm bushes beginning to perish (no excessive movement). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 51,084 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 12 Jul 2019 51,038 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 26 Jul 2018 47,148 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 47,126 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 43,869 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 43,868 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 40,158 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 40,153 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 37,403 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 37,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 34,181 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 34,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 30,867 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 27,090 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 21,959 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 16,221 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 12,413 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 12,412 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 12 Aug 2008 11,535 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 11,410 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 11,410 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 10,691 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 9,674 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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X556 GCY is a 2000 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 X556 GCY, 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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What year was X556 GCY registered?

X556 GCY is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 22 September 2000.

Is X556 GCY safe to buy?

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