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AU04 YXX

2004 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,278 mi
Last recorded111,278 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 YXX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2021 111,278 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2020 104,395 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

unable to see sill condition due to side trims fitted

Fail 12 May 2020 104,395 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 97,923 miles

Both inner sills corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2019 97,923 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both inner sills corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 92,520 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 92,520 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 87,671 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 87,667 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 81,350 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 22 Feb 2016 81,350 miles

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2015 76,304 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 67,143 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 60,447 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 52,373 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 45,655 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 39,946 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 34,288 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 28,742 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 22,879 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 YXX is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YXX, 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 YXX is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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