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AF04 UHY

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

104,462 mi
Last recorded104,462 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 UHY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 104,462 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 96,783 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 96,783 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 88,282 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside front flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower arms rear mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills in mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside and nearside outer sills have covers fitted so cannot be fully inspected

Pass 20 Nov 2017 78,279 miles

Exhaust Flexi Section Starting to Deteriorate

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 78,279 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust Flexi Section Starting to Deteriorate

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 67,788 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear inner edge

Exhaust Flexi Section Starting to Deteriorate

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 57,268 miles

Engine cover

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 49,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 15 Oct 2013 42,810 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 37,128 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 31,812 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 27,045 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 19,194 miles

Both nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges and starting to go out of shape.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 15,058 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 10,408 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 9,439 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 UHY is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UHY, 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 UHY is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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