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AO54 CWV

2004 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,451 mi
Last recorded67,451 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 CWV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 67,451 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 67,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 63,815 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front suspension lower arms inner rear bushes perished and worn

inner and outer door sills corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2012 63,815 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front suspension lower arms inner rear bushes perished and worn

inner and outer door sills corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2011 59,261 miles

Oil leak

both front discs are corroded but sound at this time

Pass 24 Sep 2010 50,894 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISC,S WORN AND CORRODED

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 35,541 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 35,534 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 25,381 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 19,383 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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AO54 CWV is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO54 CWV, 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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AO54 CWV is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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