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AR04 CFL

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

101,695 mi
Last recorded101,695 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 CFL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 101,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

outer sills corroded and underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2017 100,034 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2016 96,913 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 96,872 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 94,275 miles

offside outer sill and wheel arch corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2014 91,134 miles

both outer sills corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2014 91,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both outer sills corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2013 87,700 miles

both outer sills corroded

front inner brake pads look to be getting low???

Pass 17 Oct 2012 84,152 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 79,924 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 75,319 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 72,011 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 68,669 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 64,298 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 64,251 miles

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

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

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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AR04 CFL is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 AR04 CFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AR04 CFL registered?

AR04 CFL is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is AR04 CFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR04 CFL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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