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AP04 ZVS

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,194 mi
Last recorded120,194 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 120,194 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Front nearside and offside wings corroded

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and showing wear to outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear nearside and offside wheel arches corroded

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded also plastic over sills fitted restricting a full view

underside of vehicle showing age related corrosion

Fail 5 May 2017 120,194 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Front nearside and offside wings corroded

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and showing wear to outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear nearside and offside wheel arches corroded

engine oil level low checked for emissions test

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded also plastic over sills fitted restricting a full view

underside of vehicle showing age related corrosion

Pass 18 May 2016 99,583 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre showing abnormal tread wear

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering pipe area dampness (2.3.3b)

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

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

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded

nearside and offside rear suspension bump stops in poor condition

underside of vehicle showing age related corrosion

Pass 23 May 2015 89,115 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 84,568 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 84,568 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 80,917 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 80,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 75,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jun 2011 70,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jun 2011 70,730 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jun 2010 64,335 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 61,341 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 54,702 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 49,967 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 ZVS 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 AP04 ZVS, 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 ZVS is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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