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AF54 HTV

2004 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,440 mi
Last recorded123,440 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 HTV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 123,440 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 123,439 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR (2.4.G.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 113,461 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 113,461 miles

Registration plate lamp not working NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 103,337 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 90,790 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 80,131 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 80,129 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 68,765 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 68,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 61,029 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 52,667 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edge

Pass 29 Aug 2008 41,823 miles

Both rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 25 Aug 2007 33,447 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 HTV is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF54 HTV registered?

AF54 HTV is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 September 2004.

Is AF54 HTV safe to buy?

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