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AY54 ZWU

2004 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

75,267 mi
Last recorded75,267 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 ZWU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 75,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 72,376 miles

1/ unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

2/ n/s and o/s front inner wish bone rear mounting bushs becoming perished

3/ n/s and o/s floor to sills becoming corroded

4/ both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 4 Sep 2018 72,271 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

1/ unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

2/ n/s and o/s front inner wish bone rear mounting bushs becoming perished

3/ n/s and o/s floor to sills becoming corroded

4/ both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Sep 2017 67,948 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully as plastic covers fitted.

2. Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 7 Sep 2016 60,897 miles

1/ front and rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Sep 2015 55,056 miles

1/ unable to cheak outer sills fully due to sill covers

Pass 5 Sep 2014 48,719 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 43,199 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Front brake pads wearing low. 3. Rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 10 Sep 2012 37,666 miles

1.outer sills not tested due to plastic covers fitted 2.front & rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 12 Sep 2011 32,304 miles

1. Front tyres wearing low on edges. 2. Rear tyres wearing low on inside edge. 3. n/s rear tyre tread starting to buldge. 4. Rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 8 Sep 2010 28,269 miles

slight uneven tread wear on both rear tyres, wearing on inside edges.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 24,831 miles

Slight uneven tread wear on both rear tyres.

Pass 27 Aug 2008 20,158 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 15,172 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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AY54 ZWU is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY54 ZWU, 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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What year was AY54 ZWU registered?

AY54 ZWU is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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