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AK04 ABZ

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,040 mi
Last recorded105,040 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 ABZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 105,040 miles

Front and rear subframe corroded

General corrosion underneath

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 95,875 miles

Front and rear subframe corroded

Inner sills and floor pan corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Feb 2019 95,609 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front and rear subframe corroded

Inner sills and floor pan corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Feb 2018 86,605 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front nearside and offside tyres wearing at inner edge and perishing offside rear tyre nearing wear markers

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 29% (3.7.B.5b)

inner sills/ floor area corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2017 83,353 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside inner sill/floor pan area corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2016 79,257 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside and offside inner sills to floor corroded

weather strips fitted to outer sills making inspection difficult

Fail 16 Feb 2016 79,257 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside and offside inner sills to floor corroded

weather strips fitted to outer sills making inspection difficult

Pass 16 Feb 2015 76,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

exhaust centre and tail pipe mounting brackets deteriorated

sill covers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 24 Feb 2014 71,463 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 64,481 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 56,526 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 52,005 miles

Plastic sill cover fitted.

Fail 10 Mar 2011 52,005 miles

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

Plastic sill cover fitted.

Pass 15 Mar 2010 37,566 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing unevenly on inner edges.

Pass 10 Mar 2009 32,140 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)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 25,501 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 19,997 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 ABZ is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ABZ, 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 ABZ is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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