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AU54 SHZ

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,883 mi
Last recorded118,883 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 SHZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 118,883 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 118,874 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 98,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 98,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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 26 Aug 2015 80,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2014 67,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2013 57,144 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyre valves slightly perrished

both rear tyres perished

small cut in nsf tyre

Fail 15 Aug 2013 57,144 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyre valves slightly perrished

both rear tyres perished

small cut in nsf tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2012 48,101 miles

n/s/f tyre scrubberd on inner edge

o/s/f tyre scrubberd on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2011 40,552 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 30,791 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 21,200 miles

cut to the cord in nearside rear tyre not in excess of 25 mm

Fail 27 Aug 2008 11,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 11,375 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 6,157 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 5,811 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 SHZ is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AU54 SHZ, 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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What year was AU54 SHZ registered?

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

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