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AB54 RON

2004 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

51,415 mi
Last recorded51,415 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB54 RON
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 51,415 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2024 48,070 miles

Both front lower arm bush worn

Front pads wearing low

Pass 26 Sep 2023 44,573 miles

both front lower arm bush worn

n/s/r tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2022 39,368 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 34,922 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 34,922 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 31,224 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 27,575 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 22,233 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edge. 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 16,810 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 11,887 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 9,488 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 8,727 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 7,968 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 6,961 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 5,860 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 5,311 miles

offside rear tyre has a small spilt in tread.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 4,503 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 3,867 miles

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

cut in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 18 Sep 2007 3,161 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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AB54 RON is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2004 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 69,720 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB54 RON, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AB54 RON registered?

AB54 RON is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 October 2004.

Is AB54 RON safe to buy?

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