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CE04 XFJ

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,587 mi
Last recorded88,587 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 88,587 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 81,315 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 81,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 70,822 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2019 70,822 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 65,997 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 60,199 miles

Covers fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2017 60,199 miles

Covers fitted

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 54,133 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 54,133 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Wishbone rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 51,305 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 50,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

frt pads wearing

sill covers fitted

subframes and suspention components rusting and innersills

Pass 28 Oct 2013 48,351 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 44,706 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 44,700 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 40,850 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 36,629 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 32,539 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 27,685 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 24,667 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 XFJ is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CE04 XFJ, 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 CE04 XFJ registered?

CE04 XFJ is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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