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X651 LAX

2000 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

123,367 mi
Last recorded123,367 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX651 LAX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2015 123,367 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides , outer sill , inner sill , under sill & inner / outer wheel arches. (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides , outer sill , inner sill , under sill & inner / outer wheel arches. (2.4.A.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 118,588 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear outer sill has been covered with body filler could not be fully inspected for corrosion

rear shock absorber bump stop split

Pass 7 Sep 2013 111,597 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear outer sill has been covered by body filler could not be fully inspected for corrosion passed & advised

offside windscreen wiper slightly smearing

rear shock absorber dust cover split

Fail 5 Sep 2013 111,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear outer sill has been covered by body filler could not be fully inspected for corrosion passed & advised

offside windscreen wiper slightly smearing

rear shock absorber dust cover split

Pass 6 Sep 2012 106,356 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 106,356 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 98,066 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 95,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

corrosion to under body and all suspension components

Fail 13 Oct 2010 95,331 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

corrosion to under body and all suspension components

Fail 30 Sep 2010 95,314 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coroadion under body but not holed

Pass 2 Oct 2009 90,639 miles

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

bothfront tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 2 Oct 2008 83,713 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 83,712 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 76,448 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 76,448 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 64,180 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 52,115 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 52,115 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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X651 LAX is a 2000 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X651 LAX, 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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X651 LAX is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 20 September 2000.

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