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CE54 UDP

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,450 mi
Last recorded88,450 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 UDP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 88,450 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

repaired and under sealed

Fail 20 Jan 2021 88,428 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch and rear of outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch and rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 84,541 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on inner side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 84,541 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on inner side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 79,273 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 79,273 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Position lamp not working Both front side lights (4.2.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 71,692 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 13 Jan 2018 71,692 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 63,673 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 68,807 miles

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

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

both sills corroding badly

sills have plastic covers unable to fully inspect

Pass 15 Apr 2015 59,884 miles

n/s/f tyre perished and cracking

o/s/f tyre getting low 3mm

some corrosion on outer sills

Fail 15 Apr 2015 59,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre perished and cracking

o/s/f tyre getting low 3mm

some corrosion on outer sills

Pass 10 Mar 2014 57,314 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 57,306 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 55,102 miles

General corrosion

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Mar 2013 55,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

General corrosion

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Feb 2011 53,900 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 39,601 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 30,182 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 30,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 26,025 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 24,274 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 UDP is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UDP, 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 UDP is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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