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AU04 YYJ

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,651 mi
Last recorded142,651 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 142,651 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 134,680 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 127,382 miles

Front Headlamps poor output

Pass 1 Jul 2015 120,981 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 110,110 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust middle pipe and box are corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2014 110,110 miles

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

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

exhaust middle pipe and box are corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2013 100,557 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 100,556 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 97,814 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 97,814 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 92,034 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 92,034 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 90,279 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 96,043 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 85,940 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 85,940 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 71,457 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 YYJ is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AU04 YYJ, 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 AU04 YYJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for AU04 YYJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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