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NU54 LNY

2004 Mazda 323

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

122,253 mi
Last recorded122,253 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 32364,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU54 LNY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 122,253 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Fail 18 Sep 2017 122,253 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Pass 23 Sep 2016 116,675 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 109,664 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 109,664 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort not working (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 100,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2014 100,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2013 93,658 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

metal fuel pipes corroded in areas

near side front brake binding on slight

near side front wiper split

rear wiper split

six brake pipes corroded ( pass M O T at this stage but strongly recommend replacement )

Fail 25 Sep 2013 93,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

metal fuel pipes corroded in areas

near side front brake binding on slight

near side front wiper split

rear wiper split

six brake pipes corroded ( pass M O T at this stage but strongly recommend replacement )

Pass 25 Sep 2012 85,826 miles

some corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 25 Sep 2012 85,826 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

some corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 23 Sep 2011 73,133 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r

exhaust weakening

some corrosion to fuel pipes

surface corrosion to brake pipes

wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 25 Sep 2010 63,087 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 52,179 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has slight cut in outer sidewall

Pass 3 Sep 2009 52,179 miles

n/s/r tyre has slight cut in outer sidewall

Pass 4 Sep 2008 43,642 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 34,475 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 34,474 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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NU54 LNY is a 2004 Mazda 323 in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NU54 LNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU54 LNY registered?

NU54 LNY is a 2004 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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