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AO54 YSV

2004 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,337 mi
Last recorded114,337 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 YSV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 114,337 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shroud/bumpstop (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 114,337 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 Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shroud/bumpstop (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 104,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud and bump stop deteriorated

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fuel pipe corroded

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill panels and floorpans front and rear (5.2.6)

Steering system slightly rough rack (2.2.D.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill panels and floorpans front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 94,947 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill panels, offside rear wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear both sides inner & outer sill panels & rear floorpan (5.2.6)

Steering system slightly rough rack (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

catalyser and exit pipe corroded but not leaking

Pass 6 Oct 2015 88,656 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner and outer sill panels and offside wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

engine sump pan corroded

exhaust deteriorated

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2015 88,628 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2014 71,579 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 May 2013 64,354 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 61,248 miles

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat so unable to make full assesment of adult seat belt

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 24 Nov 2011 55,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 29 Nov 2010 49,811 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 42,663 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 14 Nov 2008 35,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise o/s & n/s front wishbones rear bushshes have movement but appears to be design of bush rather than wear consult dealer

strong advise front & rear brake pads look to be low replace as soon as possible

Pass 14 Nov 2008 35,689 miles

advise o/s & n/s front wishbones rear bushshes have movement but appears to be design of bush rather than wear consult dealer

strong advise front & rear brake pads look to be low replace as soon as possible

Pass 23 Nov 2007 26,727 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 YSV is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YSV, 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 YSV is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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