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AJ04 HCF

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,064 mi
Last recorded48,064 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 HCF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 48,064 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 45,233 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 45,233 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 43,532 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 43,532 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 41,562 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 39,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone arm bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone arm bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 29 Jan 2018 39,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone arm bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone arm bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres starting to perish

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 37,190 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 37,190 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on

Pass 22 May 2015 30,971 miles

nearside front bumper damage

offside rear bumper/wing damage

Pass 12 May 2014 27,241 miles

n/s/f bumper damage

near side front tyre close to 1.6 limit

o/s/r bumper/wing damage

off side front tyre getting low and cracking

Fail 12 May 2014 27,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f bumper damage

near side front tyre close to 1.6 limit

o/s/r bumper/wing damage

off side front tyre getting low and cracking

Pass 14 May 2013 24,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 19,947 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 16,249 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 12,265 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 8,157 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 4,450 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 3,196 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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AJ04 HCF is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ04 HCF, 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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AJ04 HCF is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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