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AP04 WPR

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

137,748 mi
Last recorded137,748 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 WPR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 137,748 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 137,748 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2025 126,553 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 125,438 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 119,112 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 119,122 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 111,125 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 111,125 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 105,978 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 105,867 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 102,169 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 92,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 85,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cutting inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front wings rusted

Pass 23 Mar 2018 78,179 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 70,566 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 70,536 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 62,396 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 53,790 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 45,783 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake dics corroded and lipped on inner faces

Rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

Fail 3 Apr 2013 41,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 41,480 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 35,085 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 27,611 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 22,574 miles

Inner edges of rear tyres have uneven "heel and toe" block wear.

Windscreen has light scratching from wipers

Fail 9 Mar 2010 22,574 miles

Inner edges of rear tyres have uneven "heel and toe" block wear.

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

Windscreen has light scratching from wipers

Pass 11 Mar 2009 20,624 miles

front wipers bit smeary

nail in nsr tyre

toe and heel wear on rear tyres wearing unevenly and low on tread on inside edges also various little cuts in tread.

various minnor chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Mar 2008 18,341 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 18,341 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 14,188 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 WPR is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 WPR, 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 WPR is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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