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AV54 AAU

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

57,859 mi
Last recorded57,859 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 AAU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2022 57,859 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 57,067 miles

25% front brake imbalance

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

park brake 16%

suspect sills deteriorating ,, covers fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2020 55,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various underbody surfaces corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2019 51,858 miles

NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS HAVE PLASTIC COVERS

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged STARTING TO PERISH (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged STARTING TO PERISH (5.2.3 (j))

VARIOUS UNDERBODY HAS SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 18 Apr 2019 51,858 miles

NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS HAVE PLASTIC COVERS

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged STARTING TO PERISH (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged STARTING TO PERISH (5.2.3 (j))

VARIOUS UNDERBODY HAS SURFACE CORROSION

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 49,558 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 47,757 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 44,965 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 41,907 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 38,615 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2013 34,492 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 31,265 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 27,675 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 23,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 21,954 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 18,825 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 15,135 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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AV54 AAU is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 AV54 AAU, 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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AV54 AAU is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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