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X581 FBA

2000 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

73,855 mi
Last recorded73,855 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX581 FBA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 73,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 64,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 64,547 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 59,995 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2018 54,888 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 50,392 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 47,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 47,261 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 44,135 miles

Several areas of underbody have a recent covering of underbody seal.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 41,253 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

offside rear tyre inner wall perished

Pass 1 Aug 2013 37,833 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f chassis corroded

n/s/f floorpan corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 35,820 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 32,843 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 32,181 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 31,830 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 31,449 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 31,449 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 30,177 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 28,119 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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X581 FBA is a 2000 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 X581 FBA, 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 X581 FBA registered?

X581 FBA is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 2 September 2000.

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