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AU04 WLH

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,719 mi
Last recorded124,719 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 WLH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 124,719 miles

Vehicle under corrosion

Fail 2 Dec 2020 124,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle under corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2019 119,610 miles

=car has corrosion on both inner +outer sills

Nearside Rear shock weak

Fail 1 Jul 2019 119,550 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

=car has corrosion on both inner +outer sills

Nearside Rear shock weak

Pass 8 Jun 2018 113,931 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 113,828 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 108,044 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 107,938 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 103,809 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

eml light on

Pass 29 Jun 2015 99,104 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 99,104 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)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 94,459 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 88,844 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 80,403 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2011 73,424 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

underbody heaverly corrorded

Pass 29 Mar 2011 70,198 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 68,470 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 65,195 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

unable to check outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2008 51,450 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 51,450 miles

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

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 14 Feb 2007 39,746 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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AU04 WLH is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AU04 WLH, 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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AU04 WLH is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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