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SF04 HCX

2004 Mazda 323

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,568 mi
Last recorded164,568 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda 32364,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 HCX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 164,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 163,760 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 158,209 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 158,209 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 134,299 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 113,822 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2009 89,082 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 64,138 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 40,142 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 40,142 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 39,726 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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SF04 HCX is a 2004 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SF04 HCX, 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 SF04 HCX registered?

SF04 HCX is a 2004 Mazda 323, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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