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AO04 XEN

2004 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,168 mi
Last recorded129,168 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 XEN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2019 129,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 118,862 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 115,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

front and rear suspension corroded

n/s and /o/s inner and outer sill serves corrosion

underbody general corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2016 98,538 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill riser (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chasssis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill riser (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 83,369 miles

sill risers both sides and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2015 83,369 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

sill risers both sides and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 72,537 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 68,009 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 62,263 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 56,716 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 50,398 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 44,338 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 38,467 miles

Nearside rear tyre is cracking.

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 34,083 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 XEN is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AO04 XEN, 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 XEN is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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