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PL53 TRV

2004 Mazda 323

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

65,359 mi
Last recorded65,359 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda 32364,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 TRV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 65,359 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 62,870 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 62,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 60,786 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 58,480 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drop sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2018 56,091 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 53,038 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 53,038 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded drop sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 49,911 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 49,911 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 47,549 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 45,326 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 43,008 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 40,162 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 36,959 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 34,656 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 27,753 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 22,605 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 17,697 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 14,900 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 TRV is a 2004 Mazda 323 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 TRV, 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 TRV registered?

PL53 TRV is a 2004 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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