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AJ04 MZW

2004 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

93,641 mi
Last recorded93,641 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 MZW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2023 93,641 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 90,304 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear wheel arches slight corrision

Pass 16 Mar 2021 86,868 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear outer sills appear corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2020 84,571 miles

sill covers fitted not allowing corrosion checks

Pass 18 Mar 2019 81,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted not allowing corrosion check

Pass 19 Mar 2018 78,400 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 74,969 miles

Rear tyres castlelated both sides

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 70,336 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)

Rear tyres castelated

Pass 16 Mar 2015 66,746 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 62,323 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 58,209 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 53,946 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 51,022 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 48,629 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 45,289 miles

front wipers starting to smear both front tyres on 2-3mm and wearing on the inner edges but not bold

Pass 10 Mar 2008 40,476 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 36,818 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 MZW is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 MZW, 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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What year was AJ04 MZW registered?

AJ04 MZW is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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