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X96 VLS

2000 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

76,363 mi
Last recorded76,363 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX96 VLS
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 76,363 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 76,361 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 62,240 miles

Heavy corrosion to area of rear subframe at chassis legs

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 62,239 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front mounting & rear joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Heavy corrosion to area of rear subframe at chassis legs

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 55,201 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 50,391 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 48,368 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 46,020 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 43,787 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 41,092 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 41,092 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 40,907 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 38,982 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 37,686 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 37,676 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 36,085 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 33,973 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 31,243 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 26,909 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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X96 VLS is a 2000 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 X96 VLS, 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 X96 VLS registered?

X96 VLS is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X96 VLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X96 VLS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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