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X996 SBJ

2000 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

80,259 mi
Last recorded80,259 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX996 SBJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 80,259 miles

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

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

rear exhaust badly rusted at joint with center section

Pass 24 Oct 2015 74,512 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 69,603 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 69,603 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 65,782 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 60,208 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 55,699 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 50,601 miles

FRONT DISCS

Pass 23 Oct 2009 44,775 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 38,416 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 34,164 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 29,759 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 25,211 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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X996 SBJ is a 2000 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 X996 SBJ, 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 X996 SBJ registered?

X996 SBJ is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 6 November 2000.

Is X996 SBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X996 SBJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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