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AU54 SKO

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,114 mi
Last recorded88,114 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 SKO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 88,114 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 83,607 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 80,177 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 80,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 76,242 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 71,288 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 64,181 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 64,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 56,760 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 56,555 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 50,958 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 50,895 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 44,308 miles

front brake pads getting thin

osf tyre at 1.6mm

Fail 13 Oct 2009 44,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads getting thin

osf tyre at 1.6mm

Pass 28 Aug 2008 38,280 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 28,770 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 SKO is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AU54 SKO, 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 SKO registered?

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

Is AU54 SKO safe to buy?

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