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AO04 KLJ

2004 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

78,174 mi
Last recorded78,174 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 KLJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 78,174 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 78,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 69,250 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 69,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

both rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

Pass 25 Sep 2009 55,996 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 55,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 45,780 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 45,780 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 41,875 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 41,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 33,893 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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AO04 KLJ is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AO04 KLJ, 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 AO04 KLJ registered?

AO04 KLJ is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 March 2004.

Is AO04 KLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO04 KLJ shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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