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AC04 FVU

2004 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

93,063 mi
Last recorded93,063 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 FVU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 93,063 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 81,414 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 81,298 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 78,632 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 67,650 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

adv rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 10 Jun 2014 54,901 miles

Damage to both front tyres on outer sidewalls

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 48,322 miles

SMALL CUT ON OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL.

Pass 15 May 2012 43,815 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 40,672 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES.

Pass 22 Apr 2010 36,918 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES.

Pass 6 Apr 2009 31,570 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 31,570 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 27,137 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 19,206 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 FVU is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FVU, 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 FVU registered?

AC04 FVU is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is AC04 FVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC04 FVU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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