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CE54 MXM

2004 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

109,961 mi
Last recorded109,961 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 MXM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2017 109,961 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills / inners/ wheel arches (5.2.6)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

advise under car corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2016 108,381 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2015 102,745 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 95,961 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 95,961 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 89,392 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 89,392 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 82,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Aug 2012 82,532 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 74,381 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 66,635 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 66,635 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 57,376 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 57,376 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 47,363 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 36,558 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 36,558 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 MXM is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CE54 MXM, 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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CE54 MXM is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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