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YDZ 4540

1998 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,120 mi
Last recorded132,120 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDZ 4540
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2009 132,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front steering arm slight play

Pass 20 Aug 2008 125,362 miles

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

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 107,321 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 107,321 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads low

remove air fresheners from interior mirror[obstructing veiw]

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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YDZ 4540 is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 87,911 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 YDZ 4540, 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 28 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 YDZ 4540 registered?

YDZ 4540 is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is YDZ 4540 safe to buy?

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