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AK54 DDZ

2004 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,152 mi
Last recorded83,152 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 DDZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 83,152 miles

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush traling arms front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 83,152 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush traling arms front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 78,338 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise hand brake leaver sleave loose

Fail 20 Jun 2013 78,338 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise hand brake leaver sleave loose

Pass 18 Jun 2012 70,013 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 70,013 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2011 62,735 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 62,735 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 62,571 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 55,652 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

clutch pedal heavy in operation

strong advisory that the nearside front shock absorber is starting to leak (advise replacement)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 45,586 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 39,194 miles

o/s/r tyre speed/load rating is 89v all others are 93w

Fail 18 Jun 2008 39,194 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre speed/load rating is 89v all others are 93w

Pass 3 Sep 2007 34,545 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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AK54 DDZ is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AK54 DDZ, 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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AK54 DDZ is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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