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AD53 MHL

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,162 mi
Last recorded122,162 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 MHL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 122,162 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general all round corrosion

rear axle and arms corroded

unable to fully inspect sills due to covers fitted but appear crusty

Fail 11 Oct 2019 122,162 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis /floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general all round corrosion

rear axle and arms corroded

unable to fully inspect sills due to covers fitted but appear crusty

Pass 11 Oct 2018 117,931 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security around sub-frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 112,834 miles

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Oct 2017 112,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Oct 2016 106,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 106,762 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 102,816 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 102,811 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Osf sill corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2015 102,811 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Osf sill corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2014 98,422 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 93,919 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 93,919 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 83,560 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s front brake back plate missing

o/s front brake back plate corroded

Pass 4 May 2011 70,636 miles

nearside front hub bearing slight play

underside starting to corrode - may benefit from additional anti-rust protection.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 58,057 miles

slight caracking to n/s/r tyre

slight corrosion to underbody

Pass 6 Apr 2009 51,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 43,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Very slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 14 Mar 2007 34,328 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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AD53 MHL is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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 AD53 MHL, 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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AD53 MHL is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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