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AC04 FSV

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,777 mi
Last recorded136,777 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 FSV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2014 136,777 miles

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

off side front and both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2013 106,067 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 106,067 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 1 Jul 2012 90,220 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 78,378 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 78,339 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 66,357 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 55,010 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Recommend grease brake pipes

Pass 19 May 2008 46,396 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 35,058 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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AC04 FSV is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AC04 FSV, 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 AC04 FSV registered?

AC04 FSV is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 June 2004.

Is AC04 FSV safe to buy?

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