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X973 XBB

2000 Mazda 323

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,887 mi
Last recorded115,887 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX973 XBB
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 115,887 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 103,815 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 99,894 miles

boot floor starting to corrode

Fail 19 Feb 2015 99,888 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

boot floor starting to corrode

Pass 21 Feb 2014 95,468 miles

lhr tyre scrubbed on inner and outer shoulders

Pass 4 Mar 2013 90,858 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 90,628 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear 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 27 Feb 2012 85,205 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 85,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 80,040 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 77,503 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 77,503 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 73,457 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 65,102 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 57,473 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 50,840 miles

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

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 XBB is a 2000 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X973 XBB, 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 XBB registered?

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

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