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J166 XCF

2004 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,910 mi
Last recorded73,910 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 2004 Mazda 32364,775 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ166 XCF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2008 73,910 miles

look wet near the rack but not leaking

the car is leaking gear oil and has play in both shocker mountings front

Fail 22 Jul 2008 156,883 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2006 137,586 miles

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

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

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

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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J166 XCF is a 2004 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J166 XCF, 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 J166 XCF registered?

J166 XCF is a 2004 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 March 2004.

Is J166 XCF safe to buy?

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