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PJ53 VTE

2004 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,841 mi
Last recorded90,841 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda 32364,775 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 VTE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 90,841 miles

NS door mirror missing at time of test

Fail 4 Mar 2019 90,841 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

NS door mirror missing at time of test

Pass 15 Mar 2018 82,095 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 79,013 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 70,587 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

engine management light on

Fail 11 Jan 2016 70,587 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

engine management light on

Pass 7 Jan 2015 61,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 61,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 54,350 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 46,085 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 38,468 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 29,864 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 27,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

cut to nearside rear tyre tread (no cords visible)

engine management light on

nearside front bumper /wing damaged (no sharp edges)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 24,989 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 24,989 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 20,091 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 14,992 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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PJ53 VTE is a 2004 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PJ53 VTE, 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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PJ53 VTE is a 2004 Mazda 323, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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