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AX53 VBV

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,863 mi
Last recorded128,863 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 VBV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 128,863 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 128,863 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 123,984 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side rear wheels arch corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2016 123,929 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side rear wheels arch corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2014 109,951 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 109,951 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 94,181 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 94,176 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 89,631 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 75,823 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 63,712 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 58,937 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 53,431 miles

nail in n/s rear tyre

Fail 20 Jan 2009 53,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front tyres 2mm.

N/S/R brake slightly binding.

Pass 21 Aug 2008 47,959 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 37,102 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 36,543 miles

Engine undershield fitted restricting inspection

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 VBV is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VBV, 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 VBV is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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