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S716 GCG

1999 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,311 mi
Last recorded83,311 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda 32376,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS716 GCG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 83,311 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear arch rusty

Pass 20 May 2024 82,768 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 82,393 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 82,207 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 81,894 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 77,855 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 77,881 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 69,253 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 69,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 67,214 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 66,501 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 65,980 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 64,929 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 63,554 miles

all shockabsorber boots are split/defective

movement noted in drivers seat

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

stone chip n/s windscreen

surface corrosion evident underbody/suspension

Fail 7 Jan 2014 63,552 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all shockabsorber boots are split/defective

movement noted in drivers seat

stone chip n/s windscreen

surface corrosion evident underbody/suspension

Pass 16 Jan 2013 61,288 miles

all shockabsorber boots are poor/split

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2012 59,819 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 59,819 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 55,336 miles

front number plate damaged/cracked

o/s/f shockabsorber boot poor..

stone damage screen!

Pass 20 Jan 2010 50,014 miles

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

both rear tyre tread depths getting low

Fail 20 Jan 2010 50,014 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyre tread depths getting low

Fail 19 Jan 2010 49,996 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

needs wheel alignment

Pass 19 Dec 2008 45,094 miles

o/s/r tyre 3.0 mm..

Pass 18 Dec 2007 41,621 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 38,636 miles

bleed nipple missing n/s/r brake..

Pass 29 Dec 2005 35,573 miles

slight wear /movement,n/s and o/s anti-roll bar link's †

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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S716 GCG is a 1999 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1999 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 76,901 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 S716 GCG, 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 27 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S716 GCG registered?

S716 GCG is a 1999 Mazda 323, first registered on 11 January 1999.

Is S716 GCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S716 GCG shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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