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X591 FBU

2000 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests28 (14 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,838 mi
Last recorded142,838 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX591 FBU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 14 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2019 142,838 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 136,821 miles

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

whole underside and components rusty

Fail 15 Mar 2018 136,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint hub ?? (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

coil spring corroded x4 (2.4.C.1b)

everywhere rusty

Pass 8 Mar 2017 130,235 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 very close (4.1.E.1)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded x4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 130,046 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 very close (4.1.E.1)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded x4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 124,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear X2 PERISHED

coil spring corroded X4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 124,078 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear X2 PERISHED

coil spring corroded X4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 117,361 miles

Oil leak

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 117,357 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 108,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 108,810 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 102,340 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

emissions limits just meet

exhaust system deteriated where centre and rear meet - corrosion

offside front tyre inner shoulder worn - 195/55/15

Fail 11 Mar 2013 102,323 miles

Nearside 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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

emissions limits just meet

exhaust system deteriated where centre and rear meet - corrosion

offside front tyre inner shoulder worn - 195/55/15

Pass 22 Feb 2012 97,374 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 97,374 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 90,702 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 90,702 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive 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)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 82,913 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 82,913 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 81,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 81,712 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 78,262 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 78,230 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 73,144 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 73,095 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 65,446 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 65,446 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2005 53,458 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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X591 FBU is a 2000 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X591 FBU, 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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X591 FBU is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 20 December 2000.

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