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X556 SBW

2000 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

56,460 mi
Last recorded56,460 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX556 SBW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 56,460 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing a full examination of both outer sills

Fail 7 Nov 2013 56,397 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing a full examination of both outer sills

Pass 16 Nov 2012 50,560 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 44,472 miles

Edge corrosion on front brake disc's

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 44,472 miles

Edge corrosion on front brake disc's

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 40,314 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

slight damage outer side wall nearside front tyre

Fail 19 Nov 2010 40,314 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

slight damage outer side wall nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2009 37,500 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 35,502 miles

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2007 32,474 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 32,474 miles

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

squeal from brakes

Pass 7 Oct 2006 30,046 miles

off side blade is torn

Pass 6 Oct 2005 27,949 miles

All tyres are bald on the edges

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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X556 SBW is a 2000 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 X556 SBW, 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 SBW registered?

X556 SBW is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 8 September 2000.

Is X556 SBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X556 SBW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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