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AF54 OTP

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

122,479 mi
Last recorded122,479 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 122,479 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 122,479 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 115,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and 0mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 115,864 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and 0mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 108,691 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 102,631 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 102,631 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 97,060 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres inner edgewear

Fail 26 Sep 2013 97,060 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

n/s and o/s front tyres inner edgewear

Pass 26 Sep 2012 90,386 miles

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)

corrosion on front brake discs on inner edge

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2012 90,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

corrosion on front brake discs on inner edge

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2011 81,921 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion and lipped on front brake discs

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2010 73,685 miles

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

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

Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise condition of front wipers

advise front discs slight pitted

advise rear brtake imbalance

advise strong nearside rear disc pitted

Fail 2 Sep 2010 73,540 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise condition of front wipers

advise front discs slight pitted

advise rear brtake imbalance

advise strong nearside rear disc pitted

Pass 17 Sep 2009 61,797 miles

advise wipers starting to smear

strong advise both front tyres on 1.6mm

Fail 17 Sep 2009 61,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise wipers starting to smear

strong advise both front tyres on 1.6mm

Pass 20 Sep 2008 47,781 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Heavy exhaust corrossion

Pass 20 Sep 2007 35,693 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 35,693 miles

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

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

advise both rear tyres starting to miss shape

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
Full Mazda 3 reliability report

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AF54 OTP is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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