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L48 SWR

2004 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,391 mi
Last recorded135,391 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda 32364,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL48 SWR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 135,391 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 135,391 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 135,391 miles

oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2015 135,391 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2014 133,752 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 133,480 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2012 129,682 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 129,680 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 127,810 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 127,645 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 122,009 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 114,203 miles

all rear brake pipes have surface corrishion

front floor and inner sills weak

o/s/f cv gater has pin hole

slight poor earth on both rear lamps

Pass 15 Jun 2005 103,519 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 103,519 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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L48 SWR is a 2004 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 L48 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 L48 SWR registered?

L48 SWR is a 2004 Mazda 323, first registered on 17 November 2004.

Is L48 SWR safe to buy?

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