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Y963 LCA

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,428 mi
Last recorded72,428 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY963 LCA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 72,428 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 72,428 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 65,852 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 65,852 miles

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

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 61,909 miles

Corrosion developing to vehicle underbody - advise thorough rustproofing

Exhaust system deteriorated, front support clamp loose

Fault developing with nearside handbrake caliper (partially siezed)

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar drop link.

Pass 25 Jul 2011 58,857 miles

Advise underbody rustproofing

Skight play in offside rear anti roll bar drop link

Pass 13 Jul 2010 54,265 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 54,262 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 50,509 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 50,509 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 46,431 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Jul 2007 41,998 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 37,282 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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Y963 LCA is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 68,232 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 Y963 LCA, 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 25 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y963 LCA registered?

Y963 LCA is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y963 LCA safe to buy?

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