CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y482 DNU

2000 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1324cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

113,541 mi
Last recorded113,541 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY482 DNU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 113,541 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on sholder

Fail 5 Apr 2013 113,495 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on sholder

Pass 9 Mar 2012 106,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

radiator slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2011 103,977 miles

engine sump very badly corroded and leaking oil

Pass 2 Mar 2010 98,794 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 92,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

childseat fitted to n/s/rear

front exhaust mount loose

o/s and n/s/rear drop link end joint badly worn recommend replacement

Pass 3 Mar 2009 92,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

childseat fitted to n/s/rear

front exhaust mount loose

o/s and n/s/rear drop link end joint badly worn recommend replacement

Pass 5 Mar 2008 78,807 miles

lot of travel at handbrake lever

o/s and n/s/rear drop link end joints badly worn

Fail 28 Feb 2008 78,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

lot of travel at handbrake lever

o/s and n/s/rear drop link end joints badly worn

Fail 15 Mar 2007 67,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

nail in n/s/rear tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2007 67,169 miles

nail in n/s/rear tyre

Fail 22 Feb 2006 56,279 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear wiper blade badly worn

spare tyre tread area cut badly

Pass 22 Feb 2006 56,279 miles

spare tyre tread area cut badly

rear wiper blade badly worn

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y482 DNU is a 2000 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y482 DNU, 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

How do I check the history of Y482 DNU?

You can check the full history of Y482 DNU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y482 DNU registered?

Y482 DNU is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is Y482 DNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y482 DNU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y482 DNU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y482 DNU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.