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B804 SFX

1985 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,189 mi
Last recorded87,189 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Mazda 32363,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB804 SFX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 87,189 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 87,118 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door shut/wheelarch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Underside surface corrosion to floor pan and suspension components

Fail 23 Aug 2022 87,113 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box. (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced nearside front floor. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank corroded some signs of weeping.but not leaking. ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside front outer floor corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 86,764 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 86,761 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 86,296 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 85,819 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 85,628 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 85,625 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever inappropriately repaired hand brake cables rear brakes siezed in drums (3.1.8)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 85,370 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Apr 2017 85,367 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 85,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine oil leak

rear tyres perishing

Fail 27 Apr 2016 85,123 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2015 84,705 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 14 Apr 2015 84,705 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 15 Apr 2014 84,393 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 83,779 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 82,763 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 82,416 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 82,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 82,065 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 81,407 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 80,407 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 80,407 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 79,506 miles

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 12 Apr 2006 78,981 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

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B804 SFX is a 1985 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SFX, 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.

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What year was B804 SFX registered?

B804 SFX is a 1985 Mazda 323, first registered on 16 March 1985.

Is B804 SFX safe to buy?

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