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AF54 OTH

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

120,963 mi
Last recorded120,963 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 120,963 miles

Nearside and offside front and rear under body and all suspensions are corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2025 120,963 miles

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

Nearside and offside front and rear under body and all suspensions are corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 118,771 miles

Nearside and offside front and rear inner sill under body and all suspensions and front and rear subframes are corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2023 117,368 miles

Nearside and offside front and rear outer and inner sill and under body front and rear subframes and and all suspensions are corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2023 117,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside and offside front and rear outer and inner sill and under body front and rear subframes and and all suspensions are corroded

Fail 26 May 2023 117,362 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Lower Wing (sharp edges) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracking & Pershing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached Wheel arch cover (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracking & Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 115,696 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 24 May 2022 115,696 miles

Headlamp aim too high o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 115,046 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded by steering rack no leaks found at time of test (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s/f wing badly corroded

unable to fully inspect outer seals due to covers fitted area is corroded

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion suspension component's

Fail 25 May 2021 115,046 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded by steering rack no leaks found at time of test (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s/f wing badly corroded

unable to fully inspect outer seals due to covers fitted area is corroded

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion suspension component's

Pass 28 Jan 2014 113,411 miles

n/s/r registration plate bulb dim

o/s/r tyre sidewall damage

Fail 21 Jan 2014 113,411 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/r registration plate bulb dim

o/s/r tyre sidewall damage

Pass 7 Feb 2013 106,605 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 99,738 miles

windscreen has damage

Pass 15 Jan 2011 93,563 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 93,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 89,613 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 89,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 85,473 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 71,000 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 54,316 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 OTH is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OTH, 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 OTH is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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