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SMR 81

2000 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

43,200 mi
Last recorded43,200 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMR 81
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 43,200 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 43,171 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 42,729 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 42,729 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 41,831 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 40,675 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 39,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front lower wishbone rear bush cracked/perished

offside front lower wishbone rear bush cracked/perished

Pass 28 Jul 2015 37,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre has cut to outer sidewall

offside front and nearside front lower wishbone rear bushes cracked/perished

Pass 23 Jul 2014 36,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front anti roll bar link armspartly fractured

both front lower wishbone bushes cracked/perished slightly

both rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Jul 2013 35,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 6 Aug 2012 33,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres tread low/perished

both rear tyres slightly perished

front lower wishbone bushes cracked/perished

Fail 17 Aug 2011 31,424 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Aug 2011 31,424 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Aug 2010 29,392 miles

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

slight pay in nearside rear anti roll bar link arm

Pass 12 Aug 2009 27,540 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 27,539 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 24,988 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 24,987 miles

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

slight play n/s/r anti roll bar link arm

Fail 15 Aug 2007 22,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 22,659 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 19,899 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 16,609 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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SMR 81 is a 2000 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SMR 81, 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 SMR 81 registered?

SMR 81 is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is SMR 81 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMR 81 shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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