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X974 ENJ

2000 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,714 mi
Last recorded104,714 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX974 ENJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2019 104,714 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside front brake hose metal clip missing

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 101,443 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 97,526 miles

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

Nearside front brake hose clip missing

Pass 27 Jun 2016 93,646 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake flexi clip missing

Pass 21 Jul 2015 89,974 miles

Metal clip missing from nearside front brake hose

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 20 Jul 2015 89,962 miles

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

Metal clip missing from nearside front brake hose

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Jul 2014 85,718 miles

Rear offside Anti roll link arm has movement in

middle stop light missing bulb

offside rear outer sill has slight rust showing

Rear offside tyre has slight wall cracking

Fail 14 Jul 2014 85,703 miles

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

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

Boot floors, inner sills and inner rear quarter sills, floors and chassis sections have surface corrosion

Both rear tyres perished. (Be aware date marks show these tyres to be over 15 years old)

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

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

Suspension components rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2013 82,389 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 78,649 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2012 78,614 miles

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)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 73,222 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 70,085 miles

rear number plate discolouring

front lower arm rear bushes splitting

various marks in swept area of windscreen

Fail 22 Jul 2010 70,074 miles

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

front lower arm rear bushes splitting

rear number plate discolouring

various marks in swept area of windscreen

Pass 15 Jul 2009 66,961 miles

exhaust corroding

front brake pads getting low

small chips in screen

Fail 2 Jul 2008 63,299 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs lipped

front lower arm rear bushes perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

rear number plate discolouring

slight engine oil leak

various areas of underbody surface corrosion

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Pass 2 Jul 2008 63,299 miles

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

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

front brake discs lipped

front lower arm rear bushes perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

rear number plate discolouring

slight engine oil leak

various areas of underbody surface corrosion

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Pass 2 Jul 2007 58,799 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 26 May 2006 54,051 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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X974 ENJ 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 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X974 ENJ, 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 X974 ENJ registered?

X974 ENJ is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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