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AV04 LPP

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,789 mi
Last recorded146,789 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 146,789 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both sills rusty

Fail 28 Mar 2017 146,781 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both sills rusty

Pass 20 Apr 2016 139,197 miles

Both sills starting to corrode

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres cracked

Fail 20 Apr 2016 139,197 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both sills starting to corrode

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres cracked

Pass 26 May 2015 135,478 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 122,694 miles

n/s rear tyre slight cracking

Fail 18 Mar 2014 122,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 5 Mar 2013 103,959 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 89,033 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 89,033 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)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 74,037 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 59,478 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 43,086 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 31,021 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 17,298 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 LPP is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LPP, 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 LPP is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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