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X817 VMS

2000 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,633 mi
Last recorded67,633 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX817 VMS
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2012 67,633 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

CORROSION ALONG REAR CHASSIS AND FLOOR AREAS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE 2MM

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

REAR COILS BADLY CORRODED AT TOP

SUMP LEAKING BADLY

Pass 26 Sep 2011 63,022 miles

CORROSION ALONG CHASSIS LEGS AND UNDERFLOOR/SILL AREAS

NEARISDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER HAS BEEN LEAKING

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 63,012 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

CORROSION ALONG CHASSIS LEGS AND UNDERFLOOR/SILL AREAS

NEARISDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER HAS BEEN LEAKING

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 58,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE 2.5MM .ALSO AGE CRACKING ON SIDEWALL

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 54,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE 2.5MM

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 54,255 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE 2.5MM

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 47,851 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 47,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 41,895 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 38,112 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 34,413 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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X817 VMS is a 2000 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X817 VMS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X817 VMS registered?

X817 VMS is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X817 VMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X817 VMS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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