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X983 NBV

2000 Mazda 323

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,612 mi
Last recorded119,612 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX983 NBV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2011 119,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 119,612 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 109,618 miles

offside and nearside rear outer sills are starting to corrode

Pass 11 Dec 2009 104,019 miles

Both rear tyres very perished and cracked, Nearside on limit in places as out of shape

Front number plate broken

Offside front metal brake pipe corroded

Rear wheel bearings noisy,

Segment of high level brake light not working

Slight play in nearside front anti-rollbar link rod

Fail 11 Dec 2009 104,013 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Both rear tyres very perished and cracked, Nearside on limit in places as out of shape

Front number plate broken

Offside front metal brake pipe corroded

Rear wheel bearings noisy,

Segment of high level brake light not working

Slight play in nearside front anti-rollbar link rod

Pass 8 Dec 2008 97,771 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 90,528 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 81,155 miles

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

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

tyre wear on inner edges n/s/f and o/s/f

Pass 12 Dec 2005 70,804 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 70,804 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X983 NBV is a 2000 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X983 NBV, 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 X983 NBV registered?

X983 NBV is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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