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AK54 HPE

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

74,690 mi
Last recorded74,690 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 HPE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 74,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

rar suspension components corroded.

under body corroding at various places.

Fail 28 Feb 2023 74,689 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

rar suspension components corroded.

under body corroding at various places.

Pass 26 Mar 2022 76,489 miles

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

Underside o car signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2021 74,686 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 74,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Mar 2021 74,668 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Sills & rear arches corroding

Pass 6 Mar 2020 71,229 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 64,171 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 61,639 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 61,624 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 60,813 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 58,431 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 58,431 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 55,314 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 52,908 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 51,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 49,059 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 46,780 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 42,461 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 37,875 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2008 32,540 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 24,546 miles

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

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 HPE is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HPE, 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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What year was AK54 HPE registered?

AK54 HPE is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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