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CE54 DXP

2004 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

45,439 mi
Last recorded45,439 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 DXP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 45,439 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 44,623 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of n/s and o/s front inners (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 44,283 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 43,586 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 42,664 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 41,653 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 40,507 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 39,307 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 38,104 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link arm (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of n/s and o/s front inners (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 36,973 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 35,816 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 33,809 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 33,809 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 30,531 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 27,714 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 24,491 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 20,319 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 16,848 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 12,671 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 9,191 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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CE54 DXP is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 CE54 DXP, 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 CE54 DXP registered?

CE54 DXP is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is CE54 DXP safe to buy?

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