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Y553 LRA

2000 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,474 mi
Last recorded106,474 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY553 LRA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 106,474 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nsf/osf (2.7.3)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 106,474 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint nsf (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nsf/osf (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 96,634 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 96,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 85,584 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 78,481 miles

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

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

Unable to carry out full inspection of front and rear brakes.

Fail 16 Feb 2013 78,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Unable to carry out full inspection of front and rear brakes.

Pass 13 Feb 2012 68,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 63,509 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 58,081 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 52,725 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 50,934 miles

slight scratch on windscreen

Fail 2 Jul 2007 48,228 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 48,228 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 41,719 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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Y553 LRA is a 2000 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2000 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 73,964 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 Y553 LRA, 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 26 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y553 LRA registered?

Y553 LRA is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is Y553 LRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y553 LRA 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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