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S53 KJW

1999 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

129,426 mi
Last recorded129,426 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Mazda 32376,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS53 KJW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 129,426 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 129,240 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 106,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front pads getting low

slight damage to no plates

Fail 19 Apr 2011 106,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front pads getting low

slight damage to no plates

Pass 30 Apr 2010 87,243 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 69,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2009 69,338 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 50,458 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 29,827 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 29,827 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2007 28,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 28,590 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 23,621 miles

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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S53 KJW is a 1999 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1999 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 76,901 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 S53 KJW, 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 27 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S53 KJW registered?

S53 KJW is a 1999 Mazda 323, first registered on 15 February 1999.

Is S53 KJW safe to buy?

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