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AU54 SJV

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

126,678 mi
Last recorded126,678 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 SJV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 126,678 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 119,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 115,417 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 115,417 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 112,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 112,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 106,023 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 106,023 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 100,082 miles

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

nail in near side front tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2014 95,251 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 89,062 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 82,928 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 74,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 59,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2009 45,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Aug 2008 36,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Aug 2007 25,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 SJV is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SJV, 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 SJV registered?

AU54 SJV is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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