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X974 LBE

2000 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,642 mi
Last recorded84,642 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX974 LBE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 84,642 miles

The engine oil sump is showing some heavy corrosion in places.

The exhaust system has some heavy corrosion around the centre/rear section flange joint.

The front to rear brake pipes are showing some signs of minor corrosion in places.

The near side rear anti roll bar link armshowing some signs of wear in the ball joints.

Fail 30 Jan 2014 84,607 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

The engine oil sump is showing some heavy corrosion in places.

The exhaust system has some heavy corrosion around the centre/rear section flange joint.

The front to rear brake pipes are showing some signs of minor corrosion in places.

The near side rear anti roll bar link armshowing some signs of wear in the ball joints.

Pass 23 Jan 2013 71,432 miles

Both front tyres have some adverse wear around the inner edges of the tread. Would advise front wheel alignment check and adjust if required.

The exhaust system has some heavy corrosion around the rear flange joint.

Pass 19 Jan 2012 66,398 miles

The nearside front and offside front brake pipes showing signs of corroison.

The rear exhaust flange heavily corroded.

Fail 18 Jan 2012 66,396 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

The nearside front and offside front brake pipes showing signs of corroison.

The nearside rear inner brake pad appears to be wearing low.

The rear exhaust flange heavily corroded.

Pass 20 Jan 2011 61,281 miles

Small split on drivers wiper blade.

The exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.

The nearside front and offside front brake pipe ends showing signs of corrosion.

The offside rear brake pipe end showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 19 Jan 2011 61,281 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Small split on drivers wiper blade.

The exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.

The nearside front and offside front brake pipe ends showing signs of corrosion.

The offside rear brake pipe end showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 28 Jan 2010 56,246 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 56,243 miles

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

Both front tyres are wearing around the inner edges of the tread.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

The front number plate is slightly damaged.

Pass 28 Jan 2009 46,906 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 46,906 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside front seat back locking mechanism faulty

Pass 10 Nov 2008 46,891 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 46,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 42,181 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 37,501 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 32,069 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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X974 LBE is a 2000 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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.

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What year was X974 LBE registered?

X974 LBE is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 15 December 2000.

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