CarVerify

Free Car Check

AV04 KLA

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,606 mi
Last recorded117,606 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 KLA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 117,606 miles

rear inner sills and subframe corroding

Fail 2 Sep 2016 117,575 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear inner sills and subframe corroding

Pass 3 Sep 2015 110,777 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

no centre rear seat belt fitted

under side surface corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2014 104,795 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 104,785 miles

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

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

slight play n/s/r outer antiroll bar link

Pass 3 Sep 2013 99,204 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 91,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front pads low

rear exhaust mtg

Pass 9 Sep 2011 84,339 miles

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

front pads getting low

Pass 2 Mar 2011 80,464 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 80,464 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 73,487 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 73,487 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 62,667 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 46,988 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 46,988 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 37,699 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
Full Mazda 3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AV04 KLA is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 AV04 KLA, 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

How do I check the history of AV04 KLA?

You can check the full history of AV04 KLA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AV04 KLA registered?

AV04 KLA is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is AV04 KLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV04 KLA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV04 KLA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AV04 KLA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.