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PL53 TPZ

2004 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,213 mi
Last recorded104,213 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda 32364,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 TPZ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 104,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 98,625 miles

Front cross member slightly corroded

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 98,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front cross member slightly corroded

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 89,323 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 89,114 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 80,545 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 66,847 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 61,842 miles

front n/s tyre cut and tread worn

front wish bone rubbers splitting

n/s wing mirror not fully secure

slight bind rear brakes

Fail 19 Jul 2011 61,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front n/s tyre cut and tread worn

front wish bone rubbers splitting

n/s wing mirror not fully secure

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 11 Aug 2010 56,656 miles

Both front brake disc s worn.

Both front tyres look low on air pressure.

N/s wing mirror slighty loose at bottom.

O/s/r brake caliper noisey when brake pressed.

Rear wiper blade badly worn.

Pass 24 Jul 2009 48,369 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade starting to split

Pass 15 Jul 2008 42,707 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 34,440 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 32,776 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 TPZ is a 2004 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TPZ, 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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PL53 TPZ is a 2004 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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