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AU54 SFY

2004 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

59,788 mi
Last recorded59,788 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 SFY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 59,788 miles

advise underside off car corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2025 59,700 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced otter sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced otter sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

advise underside off car corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2024 55,829 miles

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

advise underside off car corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2023 52,440 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 48,158 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 48,158 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Metal hanger on exhaust system fragile

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 45,119 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 45,119 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm, both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (spring arm) outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm, both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (spring arm) outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Air conditioning condenser/dryer has major leak

Engine lower rear reaction mounting bush excessively deteriorated.

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

Front exhaust flexible section broken and exhaust system deteriorating.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hoses inner ferrules under rubber hose. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 42,727 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 40,146 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 40,146 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 37,672 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 36,633 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 35,569 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 33,859 miles

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

advise front tyres low on tread

Fail 17 Aug 2015 33,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

advise front tyres low on tread

Pass 15 Aug 2014 31,934 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 30,634 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 29,624 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 27,857 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 26,085 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 24,118 miles

small chip in windscreen outside swept area.

Pass 15 Aug 2008 20,801 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 17,210 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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AU54 SFY is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AU54 SFY, 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 AU54 SFY registered?

AU54 SFY is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is AU54 SFY safe to buy?

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