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RX53 FZH

2004 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

190,420 mi
Last recorded190,420 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda 32364,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 FZH
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2022 190,420 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 185,312 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 185,301 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2020 181,241 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 181,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 173,479 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 173,479 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 162,943 miles

eml light on dash

Pass 4 Jan 2017 155,815 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Dec 2015 146,017 miles

oil leaks

rust in o/s/f inner wing area

engine management warning light on dash on

Fail 17 Dec 2015 146,017 miles

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

engine management warning light on dash on

oil leaks

rust in o/s/f inner wing area

Pass 23 Dec 2014 137,236 miles

E M L warning light on dash on.

corrosion in centre & rear exhaust system.

Fail 23 Dec 2014 137,236 miles

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

E M L warning light on dash on.

Oil leak

corrosion in centre & rear exhaust system.

front tyres worn 1.6/2mm.

rear tyres worn 3/4mm.

surface corrosion in front & rear suspension & chassis areas.

Pass 10 Jan 2014 127,739 miles

E M L warning light on.

Oil leak

horn weak.

Fail 3 Jan 2014 127,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

E M L warning light on.

Oil leak

horn weak.

Pass 11 Dec 2012 115,932 miles

engine management warning light on dash staying on.

Fail 10 Dec 2012 115,932 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine management warning light on dash staying on.

n/s/r tyre worn 4mm & perished.

Pass 21 Dec 2011 102,566 miles

Engine management light on

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 102,566 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine management light on

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 88,772 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre tread.

o/s/f tyre worn 3mm & worn on inside edge.

oil leaks around bottom of engine area.

Pass 4 Jan 2010 78,248 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

vehicle underside wet and dirty not allowing full inspection

Fail 30 Dec 2009 78,248 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

parking brake lever has limited reserve travel remaining

vehicle underside wet and dirty not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Jan 2009 65,419 miles

travel in hand brake lever.

Pass 7 Jan 2008 53,256 miles

front discs slightly worn, corroded and pitted.

Pass 8 Jan 2007 39,782 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 39,782 miles

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

o/s/f wiper blade slightly damaged. †suspect front inner brakes pads wearing low. †travel in hand brake lever.

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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RX53 FZH is a 2004 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RX53 FZH, 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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RX53 FZH is a 2004 Mazda 323, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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