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GEV 5Y

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,555 mi
Last recorded71,555 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEV 5Y
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 71,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 70,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded in parts

lower panels ruogh in parts

outer sills rough in parts

Pass 23 Apr 2018 68,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner n/s rear tyre has cracking on inner edge

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer o/s rear tyre has cracking on outer edge

Rear rear end of vehicle has damage to body work

Pass 25 Apr 2017 67,166 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 65,503 miles

rear bumper damaged

Fail 26 Apr 2016 65,503 miles

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

rear bumper damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2015 64,420 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 64,420 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 62,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s o/s w/wippers small split

Pass 19 Sep 2013 60,528 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 58,477 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 56,616 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 53,679 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 46,826 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 45,075 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 41,886 miles

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

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

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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GEV 5Y is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 96,639 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 GEV 5Y, 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 30 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GEV 5Y registered?

GEV 5Y is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 September 1996.

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