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X843 DCU

2000 Mazda 323

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX843 DCU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2012

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

exhaust slight corrosion

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 18 Dec 2012

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

exhaust slight corrosion

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 Dec 2011

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011
Fail 6 Dec 2011

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 121,995 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 121,995 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 109,514 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 97,695 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 84,987 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 73,913 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 72,605 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 52,468 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Nov 2005 52,404 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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X843 DCU is a 2000 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X843 DCU, 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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What year was X843 DCU registered?

X843 DCU is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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