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K145 BWL

2005 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,281 mi
Last recorded106,281 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 32388,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK145 BWL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 106,281 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 98,009 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 94,369 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 83,808 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 75,763 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 75,585 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 66,098 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 66,098 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 63,852 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 63,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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K145 BWL is a 2005 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 88,232 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 K145 BWL, 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 21 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K145 BWL is a 2005 Mazda 323, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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