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X897 ACH

2000 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,525 mi
Last recorded116,525 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX897 ACH
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 116,525 miles

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

n/s & o/s outer sills at rear advance corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2015 113,660 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills at rear show advance corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2014 109,872 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 106,757 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 104,778 miles

corrosion at sills

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 18 Mar 2011 101,570 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 97,810 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 92,746 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 92,746 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 87,418 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 83,007 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 83,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 75,513 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 75,513 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear inner tyer tread started to wear

small buldge in nearside rear inner tyre wall

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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X897 ACH is a 2000 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 X897 ACH, 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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X897 ACH is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 15 December 2000.

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