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AK54 WLC

2004 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

167,658 mi
Last recorded167,658 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 WLC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 167,658 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 158,908 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 146,189 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 125,484 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 109,323 miles

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

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 27 Oct 2010 88,768 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 74,937 miles

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

slight damage to n/s/r tyre outer wall

Fail 29 Oct 2009 74,923 miles

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

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

slight damage to n/s/r tyre outer wall

Pass 29 Oct 2008 69,122 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 63,691 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 WLC is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WLC, 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 WLC registered?

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

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