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AW04 HLD

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

105,082 mi
Last recorded105,082 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 HLD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 105,082 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn off on edges ,advise renewing-195/65/15

child seat at nearside rear ,seat belt unexamined

corrosion in floors,chassis,sills(covered by plastic!)

damager to nearside rear bodywork

Fail 27 Jun 2016 105,082 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn off on edges ,advise renewing-195/65/15

child seat at nearside rear ,seat belt unexamined

corrosion in floors,chassis,sills(covered by plastic!)

damager to nearside rear bodywork

Pass 16 Jun 2015 97,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sills corroded plastic covers fitted

front bumper damaged

front flexi exhaust deterioated

nearside front wheel tight when rotated

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 16 Jun 2015 97,289 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sills corroded plastic covers fitted

front bumper damaged

front flexi exhaust deterioated

nearside front wheel tight when rotated

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2014 86,191 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 86,191 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine oil level low 3 ltr

Pass 8 Jan 2014 83,974 miles

Both front floor pans getting rusty.

Both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated.

Both inner and outer sills rusty.

E.M.L. light on.

Front number plate deteriorating.

Rear brake discs rusty.

Fail 8 Jan 2014 83,974 miles

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

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

Both front floor pans getting rusty.

Both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated.

Both inner and outer sills rusty.

E.M.L. light on.

Front number plate deteriorating.

Offside front tyre on limit.

Rear brake discs rusty.

Pass 29 Nov 2012 77,897 miles

Baby seats fitted in rear.

Both inner sills getting rusty.

Chip in windscreen.

Front number plate deteriorating.

Fail 29 Nov 2012 77,897 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Baby seats fitted in rear.

Both inner sills getting rusty.

Chip in windscreen.

Front number plate deteriorating.

Offside front wishbone rear bush deteriorated with slight play.

Pass 9 Jan 2012 70,935 miles

Baby seats fitted in rear.

Both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorating with slight free play.

Both inner sills getting rusty.

Nearside sill end slightly damaged.

Fail 9 Jan 2012 70,935 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Baby seats fitted in rear.

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges and getting low on tread.

Both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorating with slight free play.

Both inner sills getting rusty.

Nearside sill end slightly damaged.

Pass 13 Dec 2010 60,841 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 46,013 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 35,132 miles

both front tyres starting to wear low on edges

Pass 3 Aug 2007 25,462 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside wiper smearing slightly

Fail 3 Aug 2007 25,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside wiper smearing slightly

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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AW04 HLD 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 58.8%.

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 AW04 HLD, 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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AW04 HLD is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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