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AG53 ZFH

2004 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,385 mi
Last recorded100,385 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 ZFH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2018 100,385 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing panel and wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 97,669 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 93,642 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (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 27 Sep 2016 93,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (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 2 Sep 2015 88,228 miles

both front lower arms rear bushes worn to limit.

n/s front tyre perished on outer edge

Fail 20 Sep 2014 81,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 81,163 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 74,022 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 66,309 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 66,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 62,917 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

handbrake handle grip loose.

several small chips in windscreen.

Fail 6 Dec 2011 62,917 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

handbrake handle grip loose.

several small chips in windscreen.

Pass 30 Nov 2010 54,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Nov 2010 54,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 45,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre perished.

rear tyres worn BALD inside edge and perished.

Pass 15 Oct 2008 39,877 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are bald on inner edges giving no grip and making them more easy to puncture

offside rear door dented

Pass 8 Oct 2007 31,351 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2006 19,027 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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AG53 ZFH is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AG53 ZFH, 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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AG53 ZFH is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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