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X686 KBM

2000 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

189,318 mi
Last recorded189,318 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX686 KBM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2016 189,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end /inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and has started to feather

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub frame rear mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre perished and stared to go out of shape

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub frame front and rear mounts (2.4.A.3)

childseat fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 176,825 miles

off side front tyre worn to limit

Pass 5 Mar 2014 161,883 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 161,880 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 157,100 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2012 140,762 miles

front tyres low

Pass 25 Aug 2011 126,240 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 112,083 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 95,759 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 85,257 miles

off side mirror loose but secure at time of test

rear number plate has water ingressed

Pass 23 Aug 2007 75,551 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 75,541 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

condition of front registration plate.

washer resevoir lid missing,

Pass 25 Aug 2006 62,009 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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X686 KBM is a 2000 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X686 KBM, 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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X686 KBM is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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