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AX54 FMP

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

129,204 mi
Last recorded129,204 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 FMP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2015 129,204 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

vehicle heavy undersilled

Pass 28 Jul 2015 129,204 miles

vehicle heavy undersilled

Pass 5 Jul 2014 124,236 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 113,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

slight cut in n/s/f tyre

Fail 11 Jul 2013 113,131 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

slight cut in n/s/f tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2012 100,044 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 100,044 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 85,368 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Jul 2010 74,585 miles

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

front and rear discs are corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2009 65,323 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 65,323 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2007 55,862 miles

ENGINE RATTLE WHEN ACCELERATING.

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 55,862 miles

ENGINE RATTLE WHEN ACCELERATING.

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

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

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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AX54 FMP is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AX54 FMP, 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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AX54 FMP is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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