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AP04 ZVT

2004 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,792 mi
Last recorded65,792 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 ZVT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2021 65,792 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 81% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 63,309 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 63,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 53,422 miles

Both front wipers split

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (7.1.2)

N/S/R brake disc corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear brake pads worn low

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Jun 2016 50,824 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 48,672 miles

front wishbones rear bushes debonding,

Pass 30 Jun 2014 46,394 miles

front discs corroded.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 43,387 miles

front discs corroded on inner surface,

Fail 25 Jun 2013 43,387 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)

front discs corroded on inner surface,

Pass 22 Jun 2012 40,416 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 37,934 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 34,538 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 30,779 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)

Washer jets partially blocked.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 27,565 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 23,088 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 ZVT is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 AP04 ZVT, 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 ZVT is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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