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AP04 WLH

2004 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,610 mi
Last recorded139,610 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 WLH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 139,610 miles

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

headlamp levelling light on dash

Fail 19 Nov 2019 139,599 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

headlamp levelling light on dash

Pass 20 Nov 2018 132,463 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 123,994 miles

Offside Front brake hose has surface damage

Fail 20 Nov 2017 123,994 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front brake hose has surface damage

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 110,842 miles

sills covered

Fail 16 Nov 2016 110,825 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

sills covered

Pass 26 Oct 2015 97,189 miles

Front both sides tyres inner edges getting bold

Pass 9 Mar 2015 93,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/Front brake disc dis-coloured

Steering wheel cover fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle presented in wet conditions

Fail 3 Mar 2015 93,274 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/Front brake disc dis-coloured

Steering wheel cover fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle presented in wet conditions

Pass 22 Mar 2014 87,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Steering wheel cover fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Mar 2014 87,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Steering wheel cover fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 81,865 miles

nearside front tyre worn on the outer tread areas

wear to all brake pads

Pass 1 Mar 2012 74,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 74,713 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 68,046 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 67,910 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 60,390 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 48,855 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 40,897 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 32,495 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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AP04 WLH is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AP04 WLH, 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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AP04 WLH is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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