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AF54 HTP

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,842 mi
Last recorded133,842 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 133,842 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc, swept area poor.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner sill section getting weak in places

Nearside Outer sill getting weak in places

Nearside Rear wheel arch rusting

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

Offside Front front wing rusty and holed.

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner sill section getting weak in places

Offside Outer sill section getting weak in places

Offside Rear wheel arch rusting.

Rear exhaust tail pipe mounting broken

all underbody getting dry, rusty and weak in places

Pass 30 Sep 2015 123,572 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 113,639 miles

o/s/r tyre low on inside edge

Pass 4 Oct 2013 103,699 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

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)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 103,698 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2012 93,270 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 84,415 miles

exhaust mounts rusty

slight stepping on rear tyres

Pass 29 Sep 2010 76,200 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 76,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 64,244 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 53,061 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 37,163 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 HTP is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AF54 HTP, 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 HTP registered?

AF54 HTP is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 October 2004.

Is AF54 HTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF54 HTP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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