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AJ04 NBY

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

114,963 mi
Last recorded114,963 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 NBY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2018 114,963 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframes, brake discs etc, general underbody dryness and corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2017 105,909 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 105,909 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 100,205 miles

major oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2016 100,205 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

major oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2015 95,516 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 95,516 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 85,227 miles

High level brake light inoperative

Fail 23 Apr 2013 85,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

High level brake light inoperative

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2012 75,134 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f,n/s/r & o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 66,686 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 66,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2010 59,675 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 59,675 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front tyres worn uneven suggest tracking

Pass 27 Apr 2009 45,674 miles

slight corrosion in front discs

Pass 10 Mar 2008 42,096 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 42,095 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 29,020 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 29,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 NBY is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 AJ04 NBY, 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 NBY is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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