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CE04 XFW

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,295 mi
Last recorded95,295 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 XFW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 95,295 miles

battery loose but in platic box / nsr sill corroded on limit

front tyres worn

imbalance front and rear brakes

movement front wishbone bushes on limit

rear drop links worn

rear suspension bushes perished

os sill edge corroded going under plastic cover

rear suspension corroded close on excesive

Fail 9 Apr 2016 94,921 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended lower link arm bush ripped out rubbing sub frame (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch sill area going under plastics (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres worn

imbalance front and rear brakes

movement front wishbone bushes on limit

rear drop links worn

rear suspension bushes perished

os sill edge corroded going under plastic cover

rear suspension corroded close on excesive

Pass 25 Feb 2015 81,132 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

advise engine managment light on

Fail 3 Mar 2014 77,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 77,042 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 70,482 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 70,482 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 64,525 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 56,299 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 48,282 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 41,371 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 41,371 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 34,942 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 26,339 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 XFW is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CE04 XFW, 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 XFW registered?

CE04 XFW is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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