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LK53 YWR

2004 Mazda 323

Silver Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,595 mi
Last recorded124,595 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda 32364,775 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 YWR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 124,595 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 124,595 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2022 118,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 118,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding all four wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 109,683 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 108,427 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 108,427 miles

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)

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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LK53 YWR is a 2004 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2004 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 64,775 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 LK53 YWR, 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 22 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LK53 YWR registered?

LK53 YWR is a 2004 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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