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CE04 XFV

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,659 mi
Last recorded108,659 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 XFV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 108,659 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 98,024 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)

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 98,006 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 88,730 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2010 82,861 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

emissions on idle

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2009 73,558 miles

2 x rear slight brake / wheel bearing noise

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 61,332 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 61,318 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 50,346 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 50,346 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s rear tyre on legal limit

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 XFV is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE04 XFV registered?

CE04 XFV is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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