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CE04 JJL

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

123,407 mi
Last recorded123,407 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 JJL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 123,407 miles

All rear suspension corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear brake backing plates corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside inner and outer sill sections and arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 119,012 miles

Both front headlights cloudy

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2020 115,742 miles

Both front headlights cloudy

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to offside and nearside inner and outer sill sections

Corrosion to wheel archs

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 115,742 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both front headlights cloudy

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to offside and nearside inner and outer sill sections

Corrosion to wheel archs

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 110,133 miles

Minor corrosion to all suspension and steering components

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Surface rust to inner and outer wheel archs

Surface rust to nearside and offside inner and outer sills

Pass 23 Apr 2018 103,625 miles

Surface rust to both rear wheel archs

Surface rust to nearside and offside rear inner and outer sills

Surface rust to rear suspension and sub frame

Fail 23 Apr 2018 103,625 miles

Surface rust to both rear wheel archs

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Surface rust to nearside and offside rear inner and outer sills

Surface rust to rear suspension and sub frame

Pass 28 Apr 2017 98,526 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Rear underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 28 Apr 2017 98,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Rear underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 22 Apr 2016 93,245 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Both outer rear sills show signs of corrosion

Both rear tyres slightly stepped

Fuel filler breather pipe starting to corrode

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Sump pan corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 93,245 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Both outer rear sills show signs of corrosion

Both rear tyres slightly stepped

Fuel filler breather pipe starting to corrode

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Sump pan corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 88,307 miles

Both rear tyres stepped on inner edges.

Exhaust system rusty especially mountings.

Fuel tank breather pipe rusty

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sump pan rusty

Fail 23 Apr 2015 88,307 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust system rusty especially mountings.

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

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

Fuel tank breather pipe rusty

Offside rear tyre steeped on inner edge

Oil level on minimum

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sump pan rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2014 82,368 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 82,340 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 76,646 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 76,646 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 63,609 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 49,431 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 35,321 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 21,854 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 17,134 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 12,955 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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CE04 JJL is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2004 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 69,720 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 CE04 JJL, 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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CE04 JJL is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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