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V142 FTT

2000 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

76,571 mi
Last recorded76,571 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV142 FTT
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 76,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 68,623 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension surface corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2021 63,664 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 51,026 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 47,807 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 47,801 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2018 46,266 miles

Nearside Front tyre feathering

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where brake pipe meets cylinder, the nut is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 46,266 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arch trim fouling wheel (5.2.3 (f))

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

Nearside Front tyre feathering

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where brake pipe meets cylinder, the nut is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 43,580 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 43,577 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 40,492 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 37,777 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 34,748 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 33,093 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 30,583 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 30,583 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 26,246 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 26,246 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 18,781 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 18,781 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 15,859 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 15,328 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 14,357 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 13,475 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 12,847 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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V142 FTT is a 2000 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 V142 FTT, 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 V142 FTT registered?

V142 FTT is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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