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X852 CGU

2000 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,308 mi
Last recorded69,308 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX852 CGU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 69,308 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2024 68,500 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 68,419 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 68,417 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 67,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 67,401 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 64,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 62,066 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 60,616 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 59,376 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 58,439 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 58,439 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 56,931 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 56,931 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 56,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 56,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 53,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 53,715 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 51,698 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 49,135 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 46,819 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 44,445 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 40,975 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 37,639 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 33,893 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 29,958 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 26,527 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
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X852 CGU is a 2000 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X852 CGU, 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 X852 CGU registered?

X852 CGU is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X852 CGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X852 CGU shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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