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CGY 197T

1979 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1415cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,252 mi
Last recorded57,252 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGY 197T
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,415cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 57,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 57,248 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2016 55,405 miles

Both front wings corroded, no sharp edges at time of test.

Both outer sills slightly corroded.

O/S front wheel slightly tight to rotate.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch/sill end (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 55,405 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front wings corroded, no sharp edges at time of test.

Both outer sills slightly corroded.

O/S front wheel slightly tight to rotate.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch/sill end (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 53,406 miles

nearsideand offside front to rear inner and outer sill areas slightly corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2014 53,164 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 52,101 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 48,524 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 48,488 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 45,926 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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CGY 197T is a 1979 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,415cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CGY 197T, 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 47 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CGY 197T registered?

CGY 197T is a 1979 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is CGY 197T safe to buy?

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