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L129 SWR

2004 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,306 mi
Last recorded141,306 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda 32364,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL129 SWR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 141,306 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

various corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Jul 2013 141,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

various corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Jun 2009 139,940 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 139,939 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 112,751 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 102,412 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 99,868 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
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L129 SWR is a 2004 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L129 SWR, 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 L129 SWR registered?

L129 SWR is a 2004 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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