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G803 VHA

1971 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,509 mi
Last recorded155,509 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2009
Typical for 1971 Mazda 323102,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG803 VHA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2009 155,509 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 155,165 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle , surface corrosion to brake pipes , slight movement both front roll bar drop linl bushes , o/s/f accident damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2008 144,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

damage to o/s/f wing and front bumper

Pass 17 Nov 2007 134,732 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 129,508 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 129,488 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 126,437 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 126,405 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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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G803 VHA is a 1971 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1971 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 102,702 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 G803 VHA, 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 55 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G803 VHA registered?

G803 VHA is a 1971 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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