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X87 XMS

2000 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,004 mi
Last recorded89,004 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX87 XMS
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 89,004 miles

nsf tyre cut on outer wall

Fail 27 Nov 2014 89,003 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsf tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 11 Dec 2013 83,767 miles

nsf and nsr tyres cuts on outer sidewalls

oil sump leaking sump pourous

Fail 11 Dec 2013 83,766 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nsf and nsr tyres cuts on outer sidewalls

oil sump leaking sump pourous

Pass 10 Dec 2012 78,718 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 73,022 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 73,022 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

oil sump pan corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2010 67,664 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 61,963 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 61,957 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 56,615 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 50,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 43,623 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 43,623 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 36,221 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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X87 XMS is a 2000 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X87 XMS, 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 X87 XMS registered?

X87 XMS is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 8 December 2000.

Is X87 XMS safe to buy?

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