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AV04 CFF

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,333 mi
Last recorded92,333 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 CFF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 92,333 miles

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

Parking brake service advised asap 16%

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All 4 floor pans. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner and outer sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 92,333 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Parking brake service advised asap 16%

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All 4 floor pans. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner and outer sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 88,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 88,527 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 83,894 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 78,190 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 71,782 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 71,782 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 66,589 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 66,589 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 61,402 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 54,186 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 49,140 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 46,016 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 46,000 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 38,913 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 29,222 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 19,559 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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AV04 CFF is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AV04 CFF, 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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AV04 CFF is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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