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AF04 HKM

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,956 mi
Last recorded140,956 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 HKM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 140,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under chassis jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under both jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 136,745 miles

exhaust corroded

light corrosion underneath vehicle

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

engine covers and undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Aug 2016 127,862 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 127,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 119,128 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 119,128 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 114,471 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2013 107,286 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 100,840 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 92,514 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 92,514 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 83,264 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 76,061 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 66,770 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 58,559 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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AF04 HKM is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AF04 HKM, 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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AF04 HKM is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 August 2004.

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