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X601 GAD

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,919 mi
Last recorded65,919 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX601 GAD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 65,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Dec 2016 65,918 miles

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

Inbalance on rear brakes

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jan 2016 62,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 59,182 miles

Corrosion at rear of O/S and N/S inner sill's

Fail 8 Dec 2014 59,182 miles

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

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

Corrosion at rear of O/S and N/S inner sill's

Pass 31 Dec 2013 56,789 miles

Corrosion at rear of O/S and N/S inner sill's

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

Side walls of both rear tyres are perished

Pass 19 Dec 2012 54,423 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 51,659 miles

Corrosion starting at rear of O/S and N/S inner sill's

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 47,705 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 47,693 miles

Nearside Front 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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 44,894 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 44,894 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2008 41,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 41,027 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 37,502 miles

Both front tyre tread depths on legal limit.

Fail 31 Dec 2007 37,502 miles

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

Both front tyre tread depths on legal limit.

Offside rear tyre tread depth on legal limit.

Pass 18 Dec 2006

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 27,662 miles

all tyres starting to wear on inside and outside edges.

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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X601 GAD is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X601 GAD, 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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X601 GAD is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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