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AK54 OHU

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

79,267 mi
Last recorded79,267 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 OHU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 79,267 miles

Front Outer Wings corroded

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle already has a number of welding repairs, unable to assess quality of welding or if the correct gauge of steel was used

Vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion on the front and rear suspension components, chassis, structure and sub structure

Fail 16 Nov 2023 79,267 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by the brake pedal (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both lamps affected by headlamps (4.3.3 (b))

Front Outer Wings corroded

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle already has a number of welding repairs, unable to assess quality of welding or if the correct gauge of steel was used

Vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion on the front and rear suspension components, chassis, structure and sub structure

Pass 23 Nov 2022 75,157 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively may cause vibration when braking (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle already has a number of welding repairs, unable to assess quality of welding or if the correct gauge of steel was used

Vehicle emits blue smoke during acceleration

outer wings corroded, repaired with tape to cover sharp edges

unable to test condition of outer sills, plastic covers fitted

vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion on, front, rear suspension components, chassis, structure and sub structure

Fail 15 Nov 2022 75,127 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill etc (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively may cause vibration when braking (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle already has a number of welding repairs, unable to assess quality of welding or if the correct gauge of steel was used

Vehicle emits blue smoke during acceleration

outer wings corroded, repaired with tape to cover sharp edges

unable to test condition of outer sills, plastic covers fitted

vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion on, front, rear suspension components, chassis, structure and sub structure

Pass 8 Dec 2021 70,704 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively may cause vibration when braking (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting corroded and adrift from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

unable to test condition of outer sills,plastic covers fitted

vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion on, front, rear suspension components, chassis, floors, structure and sub structure

vehicle has a number of welding repairs, unable to assess quality of welding or if the correct gauge of steel was used

Fail 30 Nov 2021 70,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper strut mounting-inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively may cause vibration when braking (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting corroded and adrift from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

unable to test condition of outer sills,plastic covers fitted

vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion on, front, rear suspension components, chassis, floors, structure and sub structure

vehicle has a number of welding repairs, unable to assess quality of welding or if the correct gauge of steel was used

Pass 23 Nov 2020 74,476 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle Has a number of welding repairs, unable to assess the quality of the welding or the correct gauge of steel has been used

Fail 2 Nov 2020 64,470 miles

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion to suspension components

vehicle has a No of welding repairs, unable to assess quality of welding or if the correct gauge of steel was used

Pass 4 Nov 2019 59,721 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and adjoining suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover/under tray fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2019 59,721 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and adjoining suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover/under tray fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2019 59,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected broken causing sharp edge (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack retaining devices dangerously loose track rod end/ rack lock nut loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

surface corrosion rear suspension components,inner sills,floors

under trays/engine/sill covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 18 Oct 2018 49,608 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension/floor areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre under inflated

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension/inner sills/floor areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover/sill covers fitted

park brake effort just met

Fail 18 Oct 2018 49,608 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension/floor areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre under inflated

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension/inner sills/floor areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover/sill covers fitted

park brake effort just met

Pass 20 Oct 2017 43,965 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

vehicle has vast amounts of corrosion to inner sills, outer sills, front floor pan, rear floor pan and front and rear inner arches

Fail 10 Oct 2017 43,965 miles

Fuel pipe leaking filler neck (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking and excessively corroded (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

vehicle has vast amounts of corrosion to inner sills, outer sills, front floor pan, rear floor pan and front and rear inner arches

Pass 16 Aug 2016 40,097 miles

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

suspension components corroded but not excessively

Fail 15 Aug 2016 40,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

suspension components corroded but not excessively

Pass 26 Aug 2015 32,158 miles

sills corroded

underside of vehicle in poor corroded condition

Fail 25 Aug 2015 32,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

sills corroded

underside of vehicle in poor corroded condition

Pass 27 Aug 2014 24,062 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 22,798 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres stepped on edges.

front discs lipped.

n/s/r tyre perished between tread.

Pass 10 Dec 2012 21,362 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 18 Nov 2011 19,431 miles

underside of vehicle corroding prematurely due to lack of use

Pass 4 Nov 2010 18,096 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

split in sidewall o/s/f

Pass 17 Nov 2009 16,160 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 6 Nov 2008 14,376 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 11,992 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 OHU is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 OHU, 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 OHU is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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