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X973 LBE

2000 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,346 mi
Last recorded112,346 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX973 LBE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2017 112,346 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested Vehicle Is Misfiring (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Number Plate Slightly Deteriorated

Handbrake Requires Slight Adjustment

Rear Tyres Fitted With Winter With Uneven Tread Wear

Rear Wiper Blade Smearing

Sump Plug Leaking

Pass 9 May 2016 106,600 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 99,742 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 99,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 93,082 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 85,142 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 85,020 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 73,408 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

slight knock from offside steering rack arm

Fail 27 Apr 2012 73,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear number plate deteriorating

slight knock from offside steering rack arm

Pass 11 May 2011 53,826 miles

o/s rear parking brake giving minimum brake effort on RBT

Pass 4 May 2010 41,293 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 33,860 miles

Both rear tyres cracking.

Exhaust system corroded.

Pass 26 Oct 2007 29,586 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Oct 2006 26,954 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 26,954 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 22,617 miles

front brake discs coroded inner edges

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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X973 LBE is a 2000 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2000 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 73,964 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 X973 LBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X973 LBE registered?

X973 LBE is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X973 LBE safe to buy?

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