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V147 JAT

2000 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,031 mi
Last recorded134,031 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV147 JAT
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 134,031 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Arch Rusty

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

Nearside front Arch Rusty

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

Offside Front Arch Rusty

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Arch Rusty

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 134,031 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Arch Rusty

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

Nearside front Arch Rusty

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

Offside Front Arch Rusty

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Arch Rusty

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 127,446 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 119,103 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 102,239 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 79,731 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s front and o/s rear anti/roll bar links play

Pass 28 Sep 2009 54,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 31,290 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 31,251 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 30,521 miles

O/s door mirror cracked. Both rear tyres starting to crack on tread.

O/s headlamp aim borderline low. Exhaust centre and rear sections badly corroded.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 30,519 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/s headlamp aim borderline low. Exhaust centre and rear sections badly corroded.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 28,870 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 26,244 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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V147 JAT is a 2000 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V147 JAT, 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 V147 JAT registered?

V147 JAT is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 17 February 2000.

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