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AK04 TXB

2004 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,198 mi
Last recorded147,198 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 TXB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 147,198 miles

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

Front misted lens both sides

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underbody surface rust

Pass 25 Mar 2025 143,050 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front misted lens both sides

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

body work scabby all around

Pass 27 Mar 2024 140,357 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear arch corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2023 127,982 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

under body surface rust

Pass 19 Apr 2022 121,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2022 120,618 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced quarter panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms osr/nsr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 111,113 miles

Nearside Front Wing corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2020 109,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing and slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective going opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front wing corroded at bottom (not prescribed area)

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective going opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip and scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to both outer sill,s but covered with plastic trim (cant see extent of corrosion)

corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 13 Aug 2020 109,020 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing and slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective going opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front wing corroded at bottom (not prescribed area)

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective going opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip and scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to both outer sill,s but covered with plastic trim (cant see extent of corrosion)

corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 6 Aug 2019 103,789 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 96,086 miles

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

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

Offside Front body panel slightly corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 96,086 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front body panel slightly corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 82,861 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 73,978 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 69,571 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2014 65,583 miles

n/s and o/s front brake hose ferrule corroding

n/s rear and o/s rear tyre inner edge worn low

n/s rear tyre low - tyre pressure

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2013 61,751 miles

advise rear wiper blade split

advise slight perishing on both rear tyres

Fail 6 Aug 2013 61,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise rear wiper blade split

advise slight perishing on both rear tyres

Pass 10 Aug 2012 58,034 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 58,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 53,396 miles

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

Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 48,053 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre at 3.5mm

rear center seat belt pulling on nearside rear headrest

Fail 12 Jul 2010 48,010 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre at 3.5mm

rear center seat belt pulling on nearside rear headrest

Pass 10 Aug 2009 42,501 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 42,501 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 35,419 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 27,708 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 27,708 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 TXB is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AK04 TXB, 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 TXB is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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