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GJ51 OPY

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,408 mi
Last recorded129,408 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 OPY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 129,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2011 123,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2010 115,210 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 102,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 102,856 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 89,569 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 89,569 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2006 75,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

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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GJ51 OPY is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 GJ51 OPY, 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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What year was GJ51 OPY registered?

GJ51 OPY is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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