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AK54 HNU

2004 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,011 mi
Last recorded126,011 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 126,011 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2017 120,840 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 120,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 113,680 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill all and outer covered (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill all and outer covered (5.2.6)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system slightly corroded all

suspension bush's and covers slightly deteriorated

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2015 109,386 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 109,371 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 109,330 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

body sill covers fitted

under body surface corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2014 100,088 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 91,942 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 84,857 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 76,459 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 68,196 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 58,915 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 49,516 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2007 39,704 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 HNU is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK54 HNU, 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 HNU is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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