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GV51 RZA

2001 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,129 mi
Last recorded105,129 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 RZA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 105,129 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 102,929 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2015 98,219 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 90,813 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 75,885 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 68,079 miles

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

offside rear brake binding slighley

offside rear tyre perished and cracking

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2012 68,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

offside rear brake binding slighley

offside rear tyre perished and cracking

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2011 60,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front antiroll bar link ball joint dust covers split

both wiper blade rubbers split

Pass 4 Feb 2011 60,390 miles

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

both front antiroll bar link ball joint dust covers split

both wiper blade rubbers split

Pass 3 Feb 2010 53,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

dust covers split on offside and nearside front anti roll bar links

Fail 3 Feb 2010 53,583 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

dust covers split on offside and nearside front anti roll bar links

Fail 22 Jan 2009 47,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside and nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint dust covers split

screenwashers partially blocked

Pass 22 Jan 2009 47,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside and nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint dust covers split

screenwashers partially blocked

Pass 6 Dec 2007 42,432 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 37,869 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 37,869 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Dec 2005 32,583 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 RZA is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RZA, 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 RZA registered?

GV51 RZA is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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