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PL53 TOJ

2004 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,879 mi
Last recorded60,879 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 2004 Mazda 32364,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 TOJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 60,879 miles

nearside rear tyre showing signs of perishing to inner and outer sidewalls

Fail 17 Jan 2012 60,849 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre showing signs of perishing to inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 17 Jan 2011 54,035 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 45,882 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 45,882 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 37,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 26,931 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 16,864 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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PL53 TOJ is a 2004 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PL53 TOJ, 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 PL53 TOJ registered?

PL53 TOJ is a 2004 Mazda 323, first registered on 21 January 2004.

Is PL53 TOJ safe to buy?

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