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AF54 HTD

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

112,119 mi
Last recorded112,119 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 HTD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 112,119 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sill covers fitted NS and OS

Fail 17 Sep 2025 112,119 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Os wing corroded at bottom.

Sill covers fitted NS and OS

Pass 16 Sep 2024 107,247 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2024 107,247 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2023 100,014 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2023 100,013 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2022 93,554 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 93,553 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 88,364 miles

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

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

Offside tyre wearing edges

Pass 14 Aug 2020 82,444 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 13 Aug 2020 82,444 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 Aug 2019 74,917 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 74,917 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 65,343 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 65,343 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 55,394 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 45,426 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 45,420 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 34,156 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 31,137 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 28,268 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 24,795 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 22,571 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 21,243 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 17,534 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 11,479 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 7,753 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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AF54 HTD is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AF54 HTD, 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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What year was AF54 HTD registered?

AF54 HTD is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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