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CA54 KWY

2004 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

146,379 mi
Last recorded146,379 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 KWY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 146,379 miles

Nearside Rear brake back plate rubbing on disc

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear subframe corroded

uderside of vehicle corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2017 146,268 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake back plate rubbing on disc

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear subframe corroded

uderside of vehicle corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2016 139,595 miles

Offside washer jet not working

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2016 139,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside washer jet not working

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2015 132,233 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 132,233 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 124,846 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2013 120,528 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/r shock dust cover insecure

Fail 13 Dec 2013 120,521 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/r shock dust cover insecure

Pass 20 Dec 2012 118,450 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 118,450 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 79,416 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion check carried out best to capeability on outer sills due to covers fitted at time of test

Fail 3 Dec 2011 79,416 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion check carried out best to capeability on outer sills due to covers fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Dec 2010 62,354 miles

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

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

cut in sidewall n/s/f tyre

front discs worn

Fail 10 Dec 2010 62,354 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

cut in sidewall n/s/f tyre

front discs worn

Pass 16 Dec 2009 49,907 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 49,906 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2008 39,067 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Dec 2007 31,596 miles

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

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

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 31,596 miles

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

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

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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CA54 KWY is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 CA54 KWY, 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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CA54 KWY is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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