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MF05 LWH

2005 Mazda 323

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,413 mi
Last recorded108,413 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 32388,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 LWH
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 108,413 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear light damage.

slight corrosion underneath.

Fail 1 Jun 2018 108,413 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear light damage.

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion underneath.

Pass 25 May 2017 87,874 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 83,009 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 74,719 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 74,666 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

n/s/rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2014 68,100 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 68,100 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 62,353 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 52,345 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2011 48,244 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 48,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front blades smearing

nsr tyre worn bald on inner edge (no cords showing)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 42,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2009 38,298 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 30,153 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 30,153 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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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MF05 LWH is a 2005 Mazda 323 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MF05 LWH, 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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MF05 LWH is a 2005 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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