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X715 YBF

2000 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,859 mi
Last recorded90,859 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX715 YBF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 May 2015 90,859 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

suspension components have general corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2014 89,150 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 88,991 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 88,991 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2012 86,382 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

underside of vehicle greesed

Pass 29 Jan 2011 84,426 miles

All suspension arm bushes worn

Coil springs corroded but complete

Corrosion to body and structure and most components underside

O/s/f of vehicle has slight knock when driven but no play has been found at time of test

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Unable asses front and rear brake pipes fully due to pastic coat but are slightly corroded where visible

Underside is heavily greased and unable to asses fully

Wipers slightly smear windscreen

Fail 28 Jan 2011 84,426 miles

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

All suspension arm bushes worn

Coil springs corroded but complete

Corrosion to body and structure and most components underside

O/s/f of vehicle has slight knock when driven but no play has been found at time of test

Unable asses front and rear brake pipes fully due to pastic coat but are slightly corroded where visible

Underside is heavily greased and unable to asses fully

Wipers slightly smear windscreen

Pass 29 Jan 2010 82,276 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s and o/s steering rack joints slight play

Pass 26 Jan 2009 80,668 miles

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 26 Feb 2008 78,579 miles

offside front floor slightly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2007 77,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 71,697 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 71,697 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 62,691 miles

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)

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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X715 YBF is a 2000 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X715 YBF, 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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X715 YBF is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 15 November 2000.

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