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AY54 ZWX

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,047 mi
Last recorded158,047 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 ZWX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 158,047 miles

suspension bushes all perished and worn

underside of car heavily corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2018 158,047 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

suspension bushes all perished and worn

underside of car heavily corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2016 144,051 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 144,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 129,392 miles

Body has slight corrosion sills x 2 front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 120,119 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2014 120,119 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

outer sill panel rusted offside and rear side

Pass 20 Sep 2013 94,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion on suspension etc

Pass 1 Oct 2012 88,594 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 80,595 miles

Rear shock top bushes perrished

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)

Rear tyres stepping slightl;y on inner edges

Slight movement in both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 22 Sep 2010 71,972 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 61,532 miles

both rear tyre`s slightly feathered on inner edges

Fail 24 Sep 2009 61,532 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in n/s/f tyre

both rear tyre`s slightly feathered on inner edges

Pass 19 Sep 2008 47,197 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 32,671 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 ZWX is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AY54 ZWX, 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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AY54 ZWX is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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