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V140 LMY

2000 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

53,608 mi
Last recorded53,608 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV140 LMY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 53,608 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED

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

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

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2018 53,608 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED

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

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

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2017 52,182 miles

exhaust centre pipe and rear silencer corroding at the flange joint

front brake pipes,o/s and n/s corroding where they join the flex hoses

n/s/r brake brake, foot and parking,effort becoming low

Pass 7 Jan 2016 50,529 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 48,860 miles

Offside rear tyre worn 3mm

Fail 8 Jan 2015 48,826 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 46,893 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 44,603 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 42,590 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 40,216 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 38,581 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 35,510 miles

Front brake pads are just over half worn.

Front wiper blades are splitting.

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

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

Rear brake pads are worn low.

Pass 10 Jan 2008 32,359 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 28,980 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 25,749 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
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V140 LMY is a 2000 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 V140 LMY, 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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V140 LMY is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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