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AX53 KNG

2004 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,249 mi
Last recorded133,249 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 KNG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 133,249 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

various front suspension components corroded

various rear suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2017 133,249 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

various front suspension components corroded

various rear suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2016 129,720 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015

exhaust corroding

exhaust heat shield loose

sills corroding and sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2015 127,310 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust corroding

exhaust heat shield loose

sills corroding and sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2014 119,705 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front exhaust (flexi) corrored

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 29 Oct 2014 119,704 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front exhaust (flexi) corrored

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 14 Oct 2013 100,682 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 69,344 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 65,835 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 61,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

sill covers fitted to n/s and o/s

Pass 17 Feb 2010 53,924 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 43,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Feb 2008 31,655 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 31,655 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 31,655 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 31,655 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 20,039 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 20,039 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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AX53 KNG is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AX53 KNG, 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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AX53 KNG is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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