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AJ54 EPL

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

147,736 mi
Last recorded147,736 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 EPL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2015 147,736 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 147,736 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2014 137,255 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 128,714 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 113,231 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 99,480 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 81,112 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 64,118 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 64,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres are worn/ mis-shaped on inner

Pass 30 Oct 2008 45,849 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 24,111 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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AJ54 EPL is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AJ54 EPL, 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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AJ54 EPL is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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