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AK54 ZZU

2004 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

49,596 mi
Last recorded49,596 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 ZZU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 49,596 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 49,596 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 42,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 42,415 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 42,291 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 42,042 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive *Sump also is damaged* (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced *Various areas or rear arch and sill corroded. marked and guarded with white grease* (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2022 42,041 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (205/55 R16 91V) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive *Sump also is damaged* (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced *Various areas or rear arch and sill corroded. marked and guarded with white grease* (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 41,691 miles

underside corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2020 41,346 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 39,882 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 38,369 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 36,485 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 34,568 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 32,428 miles

N/S/F Tyre perished in tread area

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge very low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 30,430 miles

Both rear tyres severly perished/splitting on outer shoulders

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

Front brake discs worn/starting to lip

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 28,185 miles

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

Oil leak

damage to sump

Pass 15 Nov 2012 25,659 miles

Both rear and offside front tyres cracking

Pass 16 Nov 2011 23,213 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 20,395 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 17,630 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 14,078 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 10,362 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 ZZU is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 ZZU, 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 ZZU registered?

AK54 ZZU is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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