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AV54 OPR

2004 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,421 mi
Last recorded110,421 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 OPR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 110,421 miles

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

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Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OFFSIDE FRONT 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 110,219 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 105,464 miles

both outer sills corroding

Fail 29 Dec 2016 105,464 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both outer sills corroding

Fail 17 Jul 2015 94,341 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 17 Jul 2015 94,341 miles

offside rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 25 Feb 2014 79,481 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 65,576 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 65,576 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 52,225 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 50,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2010 44,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jul 2009 39,558 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 36,760 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 34,646 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 OPR is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Silver 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 AV54 OPR, 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 OPR is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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