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AV54 OPX

2004 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,376 mi
Last recorded127,376 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 OPX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 127,376 miles

Lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Rear inner wings covered

Sills covered but look corroded

The exhaust is deteriorated and missing a rear bracket

The floor pans and inner sills are corroded

The rear drop links are worn

The rear tyres are worn and deteriorated

Fail 17 Nov 2017 127,274 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Rear inner wings covered

Sills covered but look corroded

The exhaust is deteriorated and missing a rear bracket

The floor pans and inner sills are corroded

The rear drop links are worn

The rear tyres are worn and deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2016 118,091 miles

Suspension arm bushes deteriorated

The o/s/r tyre is wearing

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

The rear inner sills and inner wings are corroded

The rear inner wings and sills are covered

Fail 12 Oct 2016 117,906 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Suspension arm bushes deteriorated

The o/s/r tyre is wearing

The rear inner sills and inner wings are corroded

The rear inner wings and sills are covered

Pass 27 Oct 2015 111,157 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 111,157 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 102,969 miles

some play in the n/s/r anti roll bar link

the front anti roll bar link dust covers are very deteriorated

the front tyres are worn right on the legal limit and are bald on the inner edges

the inner front brake pads are worn thin

Pass 4 Oct 2013 89,024 miles

the front anti roll bar link dust covers are very deteriorated

the inner front brake pads look very worn

Pass 5 Oct 2012 76,762 miles

the front anti roll bar link dust covers are split

the rear brake pads are worn to 2mm

Pass 5 Oct 2011 65,943 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 57,678 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 57,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

exhaust hangers thoughtout car slighty corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2009 49,727 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 43,099 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 36,459 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 OPX is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Red 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 OPX, 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 OPX is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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