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AP51 GAU

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,730 mi
Last recorded66,730 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 GAU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 66,730 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 66,727 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken in half (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 60,375 miles

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

underside has slight corrosion

Fail 13 Oct 2016 60,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre wall slightly perished

Nearside Rear outer sill and outer wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre side wall slightly perished

Rear sub frame corroded

Slight corrosion rear inner sills

Slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

head lamp lenses poor condition

Pass 28 Sep 2015 55,428 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside rear tyre shows age related cracks in tread

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 50,962 miles

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

nsf whell has slight bind

nsr tyre slightly perished - cracks in tread

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2014 50,904 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

nsf whell has slight bind

nsr tyre slightly perished - cracks in tread

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2013 46,000 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight bind on nsf / osf brakes

Fail 30 Sep 2013 46,000 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight bind on nsf / osf brakes

Pass 16 Oct 2012 42,149 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 38,385 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 38,287 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 32,584 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 24,615 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 17,708 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

long travel on handbrake

Pass 17 Oct 2007 11,177 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 5,796 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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AP51 GAU is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2001 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 68,232 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 AP51 GAU, 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 25 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP51 GAU is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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