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FH53 BYY

2004 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,948 mi
Last recorded21,948 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2008
Typical for 2004 Mazda 32364,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 BYY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2008 21,948 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 14,774 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 12,292 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 12,267 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

long handbrake travel

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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FH53 BYY is a 2004 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 64,775 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 FH53 BYY, 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 22 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FH53 BYY registered?

FH53 BYY is a 2004 Mazda 323, first registered on 6 February 2004.

Is FH53 BYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 BYY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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