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X407 GJA

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

86,820 mi
Last recorded86,820 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX407 GJA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2018 86,820 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch front lower (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch/strut top (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis alongside exhaust (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch front lower (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch/strut top (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

all underside if not rotten is corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2017 86,762 miles

Fuel pipe insecure FUEL TANK OVERFLOW (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded WHEEL ARCH AT FRONT HOLED CORRODED (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL HOLED CORRODED TRAILING ARM MOUNT (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL HOLED CORRODED TRAILING ARM MOUNT (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS LEG HOLED CORRODED (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH AT FRONT HOLED CORRODED (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front TYRE WORN BADLY INNER EDGE. SIZE 175/65/14

Pass 12 Dec 2016 85,378 miles

EXHAUST MIDDLE AND BACK BOX JOINTS BADLY CORRODED

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE N/S/F TYRE 2.4MM WORN ON BOTH EDGES 175/65/14

Fail 12 Dec 2016 85,378 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

EXHAUST MIDDLE AND BACK BOX JOINTS BADLY CORRODED

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin APPEAR LOW UNABLE TO SEE FULLY (3.5.1g)

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE N/S/F TYRE 2.4MM WORN ON BOTH EDGES 175/65/14

Pass 15 Dec 2015 82,952 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion & offside rear (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded

fuel tank corroded

nearside & offside sills corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2015 82,952 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside & offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust corroded

fuel tank corroded

nearside & offside sills corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion & offside rear (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 78,904 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 75,197 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyres worn low & beginning to perish

fuel tank corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2013 75,197 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 Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyres worn low & beginning to perish

fuel tank corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2012 71,190 miles

both rear tyres beginning to perish

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2012 71,190 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both rear tyres beginning to perish

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2011 68,488 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 68,488 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 64,547 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 64,547 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 60,170 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 60,170 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 55,222 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 55,222 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 48,894 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 42,630 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 37,686 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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X407 GJA is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 X407 GJA, 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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X407 GJA is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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