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AF04 UGR

2004 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,951 mi
Last recorded159,951 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 UGR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 159,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all four wheel arches corroded

o/s/f floor corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2019 138,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 121,460 miles

corrosion to under body

corrosion to wheel arches

oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2017 121,460 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to under body

corrosion to wheel arches

oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2016 113,329 miles

exhaust heat shields insecure

Fail 10 Dec 2016 113,329 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre on legal limit

exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 11 Dec 2015 106,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all front suspension parts surface rust

all rear suspension parts surface rust

exhaust very rusty and rear mount broken

signs of corrosion both sides sills to floors inner and outer

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2014 99,137 miles

(1)Oil leak sump pan corroding.(2)All brake discs surface corroding.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 99,137 miles

(1)Oil leak sump pan corroding.(2)All brake discs surface corroding.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 90,639 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 81,127 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 73,277 miles

wear on suspension bushes

Fail 18 Aug 2011 73,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

wear on suspension bushes

Pass 4 Mar 2010 60,498 miles

both front tyres worn low

Pass 5 Mar 2009 48,550 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 37,352 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 26,736 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 UGR is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UGR, 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 UGR is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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