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GV51 RYY

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

167,471 mi
Last recorded167,471 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 RYY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 167,471 miles

Both front tyres severely worn on inner edges (Tracking recommended)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On wear indicators + inner edge very low/Bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Almost on wear indicators + Inner edge almost through too cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint On limit for MOT test (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake discs are in very poor condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 162,971 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 162,971 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower 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 Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower 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 light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2015 141,413 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seatbelt

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 141,413 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seatbelt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 116,076 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 91,591 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge and balding but legal at time of inspection strongly recommend change both front tyres as soon as possible and front wheel alignment

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Nov 2013 91,589 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge and balding but legal at time of inspection strongly recommend change both front tyres as soon as possible and front wheel alignment

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2012 68,108 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 68,108 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 49,892 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 49,892 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 33,630 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 26,319 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 26,319 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 17,060 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 14,408 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 11,880 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 9,322 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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GV51 RYY is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GV51 RYY, 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 GV51 RYY registered?

GV51 RYY is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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