CarVerify

Free Car Check

B804 DTW

1985 Mazda 323

Gold Petrol 1296cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

78,113 mi
Last recorded78,113 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 1985 Mazda 32363,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationB804 DTW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 78,113 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Os and ns front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 74,562 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear cill corroded not affecting

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 65,977 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 65,956 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 60,682 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 60,682 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 60,425 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 60,425 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 59,769 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 57,272 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 55,818 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 55,817 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 50,220 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 47,305 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 46,557 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 45,521 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

slightly low brake pedal

Pass 15 Sep 2010 42,943 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 41,497 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 39,447 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 39,277 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 39,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2006 38,855 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

B804 DTW is a 1985 Mazda 323 in Gold with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1985 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 63,604 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 B804 DTW, 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 41 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B804 DTW?

You can check the full history of B804 DTW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was B804 DTW registered?

B804 DTW is a 1985 Mazda 323, first registered on 13 June 1985.

Is B804 DTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B804 DTW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B804 DTW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B804 DTW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.