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AO54 GHX

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,715 mi
Last recorded128,715 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 GHX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 128,715 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust mountings corroded

front wings corroded

sill covers fitted cannot check fully

underside of vehicle corroded

vehicle wet at time of test

Pass 19 Jan 2018 115,278 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 104,057 miles

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

exhaust flexi loose but not insecure

Fail 27 Jan 2017 104,057 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust flexi loose but not insecure

Pass 5 Jan 2016 91,293 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 81,732 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 75,248 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 62,434 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 49,388 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 49,388 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 47,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 41,636 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 41,636 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 36,275 miles

slight play in o/s/f suspension

Pass 2 Sep 2008 30,284 miles

n/s outer cv boot inner clip leaking

Pass 4 Sep 2007 23,287 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 GHX is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 AO54 GHX, 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 GHX registered?

AO54 GHX is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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