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AO04 PWX

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

180,569 mi
Last recorded180,569 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 PWX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2018 180,569 miles

Front Body component insecure wings at lower edges both and corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak suspension leg (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

1/ unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

2/ slight uneven tread wear on n/s rear tyre and both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 22 Aug 2017 169,785 miles

1. Both front tyres near legal limits. 2. Offside front wing bottom corroded secure at time of test.

3. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to sill covers. 4. Slight damage to rear brake discs on inside edges.

Fail 18 Aug 2017 169,641 miles

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

1. Both front tyres near legal limits. 2. Offside front wing bottom corroded secure at time of test.

3. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to sill covers. 4. Slight damage to rear brake discs on inside edges.

Pass 12 Sep 2016 164,415 miles

1. Undersides of sills not tested due to plastic covers.

2. Hand brake travel on limits.

Fail 9 Sep 2016 164,404 miles

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

2. Hand brake travel on limits.

1. Undersides of sills not tested due to plastic covers.

Pass 10 Sep 2015 158,704 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 158,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 154,371 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 154,371 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 145,300 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 145,300 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 130,554 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 116,075 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 105,376 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 91,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 70,501 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 36,872 miles

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

front grill broken

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 PWX is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PWX, 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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AO04 PWX is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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