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V172 GEX

2000 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,310 mi
Last recorded96,310 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV172 GEX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2018 96,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Lamp damaged and lens not secure. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension cross member attachment to chassis corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment handbrake end of travel (16 clicks) (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Top suspension mounting on inner wing. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension rod insecure and impairing directional stability Trailing arm to rear suspension system/wheel hub assembly, bush arm not attached. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge trad 2mm 175/65 r14 82T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm and bush corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis and suspension components corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 92,747 miles

Corrosion on rear wheel arches

General corrosion to front and rear suspension components and deteriorated bushes

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 90,067 miles

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

General corrosion to all rear suspension parts

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Dec 2016 90,046 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% max 30% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

General corrosion to all rear suspension parts

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Silencer bracket weld broken

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Dec 2015 86,165 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 86,164 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded ENGINE MOUNTING (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 86,058 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2014 79,906 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 73,117 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 67,840 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 67,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 62,197 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 56,947 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 56,947 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 52,256 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 47,383 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 43,012 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 37,706 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 32,876 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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V172 GEX is a 2000 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V172 GEX, 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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V172 GEX is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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