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GF51 MWA

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,647 mi
Last recorded102,647 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 MWA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 102,647 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 102,647 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 99,018 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 95,336 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 95,336 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 88,312 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 88,312 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)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 88,070 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

brake fluid level slightly low

Pass 26 Oct 2012 77,962 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 67,487 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 57,521 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 46,066 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 46,035 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 40,412 miles

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

rear tyre side walls crackimg

Fail 27 Oct 2008 40,411 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear tyre side walls crackimg

Pass 13 Nov 2007 36,597 miles

Both front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 9 Nov 2006 29,578 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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GF51 MWA is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GF51 MWA, 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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GF51 MWA is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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