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AP53 FAO

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,676 mi
Last recorded140,676 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 FAO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 140,676 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 140,676 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 114,284 miles

Nearside Front Outer wheel arch corroded

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 111,536 miles

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

Underside corrosion

Fail 23 Jan 2019 111,526 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Underside corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2018 106,029 miles

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

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

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

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

rear subframe corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2018 106,026 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis rigger (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

rear subframe corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2017 102,186 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 102,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 99,274 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 99,274 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 96,323 miles

under body corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2013 90,128 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

eml on

Pass 4 Dec 2012 81,544 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 72,763 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 29 Nov 2011 72,763 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

Fail 23 Nov 2010 63,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine man light on

Pass 23 Nov 2010 63,249 miles

engine man light on

Pass 24 Nov 2009 53,325 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 44,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 44,777 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front 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 20 Dec 2007 35,664 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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AP53 FAO is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AP53 FAO, 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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AP53 FAO is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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