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AE54 EMV

2004 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

126,062 mi
Last recorded126,062 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 EMV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 126,062 miles

Condition both front wheel arches-corrosion

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

Offside Front Tyre worn edges

Fail 16 May 2017 126,062 miles

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

Condition both front wheel arches-corrosion

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

Offside Front Tyre worn edges

Pass 31 May 2016 116,751 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front shock-absorber leaking

Offside dip beam pattern vague

Rear tow ball not fitted at time of test

engine cover obscuring components in engine bay

fuel tank and heat shields obscuring rear brake pipes full inspection not completed

oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections

Fail 31 May 2016 116,751 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front shock-absorber leaking

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside dip beam pattern vague

Rear tow ball not fitted at time of test

engine cover obscuring components in engine bay

fuel tank and heat shields obscuring rear brake pipes full inspection not completed

oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections

Pass 3 Jun 2015 110,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside rear bump stops parted from mountings

offside headlamp lens deteriorated and light output slightly reduced

oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections

traction control warning lamp lit

Fail 29 May 2015 110,129 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside rear bump stops parted from mountings

offside headlamp lens deteriorated and light output slightly reduced

oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections

traction control warning lamp lit

Pass 29 May 2014 101,821 miles

all brake discs worn and corroded

corrosin under car

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2013 95,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r tyre cracked / tread

Fail 21 Jun 2013 95,833 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front/rear exhaust clamps corroded

n/s/r tyre cracked / tread

Pass 25 Jun 2012 90,183 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 85,380 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 85,367 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 80,081 miles

front brake discs showing wear

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 Oct 2009 69,452 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 69,452 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 59,594 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 50,368 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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AE54 EMV is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AE54 EMV, 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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AE54 EMV is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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