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AO54 FDG

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,952 mi
Last recorded121,952 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 FDG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 121,952 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 115,132 miles

front and rear inner wheel arches various front and rear stearing and susoension conmponents

unable to penatrate various corossion to both inner and outter sills front centre and rear floors

various metal brake pipes and brake feruls

Pass 1 Sep 2015 108,126 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 108,126 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 103,835 miles

All 4 wheel arches starting to rust

Exhaust heat sheld in poor condition

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/R shock cover broke

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2014 103,835 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

All 4 wheel arches starting to rust

Exhaust heat sheld in poor condition

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/R shock cover broke

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2013 93,336 miles

Exhaust heatshield in poor condition

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 93,293 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust heatshield in poor condition

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 83,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s and o/s inner sills slightly corroded

rear chassis slightly corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2012 83,574 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s and o/s inner sills slightly corroded

rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2011 73,898 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 64,221 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 54,327 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 49,690 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 39,896 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 FDG is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FDG, 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 AO54 FDG registered?

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

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