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A73 LUE

1984 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

12,207 mi
Last recorded12,207 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1984 Mazda 32359,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA73 LUE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 May 2017 12,207 miles

Central Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal and paint,rear suspension componants covered in grease painted on

Pass 12 May 2016 11,241 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 9,969 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 8,351 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 64,050 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 4,252 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 2,839 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 1,237 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 1,230 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2009 274 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2009 274 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 99,137 miles

Some corrosion under nearside rear wheel arch will require attention before next M ot

Fail 22 May 2008 99,137 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Some corrosion under nearside rear wheel arch will require attention before next M ot

Pass 23 May 2007 97,339 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 May 2006 95,554 miles

Offside rear footbrake reading is a bit low advise internal check. † Offside front reading a bit low also advise further check.

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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A73 LUE is a 1984 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1984 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 59,958 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 A73 LUE, 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 42 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A73 LUE registered?

A73 LUE is a 1984 Mazda 323, first registered on 11 June 1984.

Is A73 LUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A73 LUE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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