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V12 MVP

2000 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

32,231 mi
Last recorded32,231 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 MVP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 32,231 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns and os (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 32,221 miles

Nearside Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns and os (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 32,060 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective collapsed inside (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor body chassis and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 31,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 22 Jun 2023 31,979 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 23 Jun 2022 31,566 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 31,377 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 31,055 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 31,054 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 30,253 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 28,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 27,684 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 26,463 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 25,893 miles

cambelt needs to be checked for wear

Pass 16 Jan 2014 25,276 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 24,723 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 5 Jan 2013 24,723 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 25 Jan 2012 24,433 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)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 21,772 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 18,109 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 18,109 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 15,442 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 13,160 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 13,160 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2007 10,940 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 9,032 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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V12 MVP is a 2000 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 V12 MVP, 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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V12 MVP is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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