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AK04 AAY

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,284 mi
Last recorded125,284 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 AAY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 125,284 miles

offside outer sill corroding

underside of vehicle has light corrosion

Fail 20 Feb 2019 124,843 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 113,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, wearing smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, wearing smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 99,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint link rod (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (not visible without taking wheels off ) (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 88,568 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 88,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 81,146 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 81,120 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 74,708 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 67,935 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 61,783 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 55,826 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 55,823 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 48,116 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 40,337 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 33,278 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 26,229 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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AK04 AAY is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AK04 AAY, 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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AK04 AAY is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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