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X971 XAF

2000 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,423 mi
Last recorded96,423 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX971 XAF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 96,423 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 91,866 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 87,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 82,030 miles

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2012 77,528 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 73,014 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 73,015 miles

Nearside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 73,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 68,237 miles

nearside front & rear tyres very perished

Pass 28 Aug 2009 63,139 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 58,241 miles

nearside petrol filler pipes very rusty

nearside rear wheel arch guard insecure and put in boot

new rear boot struts needed

rattle from exhaust boxes

Pass 30 Aug 2007 49,111 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

car needs a wash

new rear boot struts needed

underside needs a wax oyl

Pass 29 Sep 2006 42,974 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 42,783 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rattle in rear box & middle box exhaust

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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X971 XAF is a 2000 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc 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 X971 XAF, 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 X971 XAF registered?

X971 XAF is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 September 2000.

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