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AU04 WLJ

2004 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,473 mi
Last recorded148,473 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 WLJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 148,473 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 148,473 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 135,943 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished with large cracks and very low on inner edge but no cords on show (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

small chip in zone A

small crack in bottom of zone B

Fail 13 Jun 2019 135,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam not working so image not checked (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished with large cracks and very low on inner edge but no cords on show (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

small chip in zone A

small crack in bottom of zone B

Pass 4 Jun 2018 118,442 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 118,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 102,606 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 102,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 85,999 miles

Both front discs partially worn.

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 70,222 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 62,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 57,735 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 51,100 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 43,507 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 37,449 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 30,096 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 23,168 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 19,856 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 WLJ is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AU04 WLJ, 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 WLJ is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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