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AK54 WHJ

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,842 mi
Last recorded102,842 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 102,842 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 102,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

close to excessive damage / corrosion to nearside sill seam within 30cm of seatbelt and suspension prescribed areas

offside rear brake pad worn very thin

Pass 30 Apr 2016 96,035 miles

o/s dipped beam lamp dim

Fail 29 Apr 2016 96,023 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s dipped beam lamp dim

Pass 30 Apr 2015 81,585 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre sidewall heavily scuffed

Pass 1 May 2014 68,204 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 68,204 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 68,197 miles

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

front and rear discs surface rust

Pass 13 Mar 2013 67,215 miles

air bag light on

Fail 13 Mar 2013 67,215 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

air bag light on

Pass 15 Mar 2012 60,491 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2011 54,931 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

brake pads look low - advise brake check

Pass 18 Mar 2010 49,214 miles

rear tyres worn inner edges

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 43,066 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 37,802 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 32,271 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 WHJ is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WHJ, 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 WHJ is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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