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GU51 XHW

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,657 mi
Last recorded95,657 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 XHW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2017 95,657 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

hand brake travel

under body rusty and both inner sill

Pass 4 Sep 2016 84,300 miles

oil leak

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2016 84,300 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 67,441 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear both side child seat fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2014 61,234 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 54,640 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 48,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 48,321 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 42,332 miles

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

advise possible tracking due to tyre wear.

Pass 6 Sep 2010 37,651 miles

cut in nearside front tyre side wall.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 34,768 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 29,352 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 25,131 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 20,865 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 16,532 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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GU51 XHW is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GU51 XHW, 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 GU51 XHW registered?

GU51 XHW is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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