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AF54 OSW

2004 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,125 mi
Last recorded121,125 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 OSW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2020 121,125 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides outer sills holed and rotten front to back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached ball joint extremely worn (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner friction surfaces heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 109,375 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2019 109,375 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 100,908 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION HAS SLIGHT KNOCKING NOISE

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 100,903 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

FRONT SUSPENSION HAS SLIGHT KNOCKING NOISE

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 94,002 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 82,384 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 81,684 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front 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)

engine management light on

outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 29 Aug 2015 77,260 miles

Nearside washers poor

Rear rear exhaust mount corroded through

Fail 29 Aug 2015 77,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside washers poor

Rear rear exhaust mount corroded through

Pass 15 Aug 2014 69,581 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 61,597 miles

Exhaust Bracket Broke ( Still Supported )

Pass 21 Aug 2012 53,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 19 Aug 2011 44,902 miles

1) N/S/R Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2010 38,086 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2010 38,086 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 31,678 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 24,392 miles

plastic skirts fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2007 17,888 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 OSW is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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