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AV54 ABX

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

131,222 mi
Last recorded131,222 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 ABX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 131,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 127,578 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 127,575 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Dec 2020 127,536 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 126,957 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 126,160 miles

general corrosion under car

Pass 11 Dec 2017 124,829 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 124,829 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 122,709 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 120,396 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 Nov 2014 110,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system is deteriorated

offside outer cv boot is seeping grease

Fail 22 Nov 2014 110,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system is deteriorated

offside outer cv boot is seeping grease

Pass 4 Dec 2013 92,599 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Fail 30 Nov 2013 92,456 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 76,676 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre 3 MM

offside front tyre has cuts to tread area

offside rear tyre has cuts to tread area and wearing to both outer and inner edges 3MM

Pass 20 Dec 2011 63,903 miles

nearside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

offside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

Fail 13 Dec 2011 63,901 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

offside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

front brake discs excessively corroded and pitted

Pass 22 Oct 2010 58,314 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 47,315 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 34,902 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 26,749 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 26,749 miles

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

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

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 ABX is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AV54 ABX, 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 ABX is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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