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CF04 TYC

2004 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

96,337 mi
Last recorded96,337 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 TYC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 96,337 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 86,574 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 82,947 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 22 Mar 2024 82,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 15 Mar 2023 79,294 miles

front flexi exhaust section worn and slight blow

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 15 Mar 2023 79,294 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

front flexi exhaust section worn and slight blow

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 21 Mar 2022 72,884 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

surface corosion around underbody areas

Fail 21 Mar 2022 72,884 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

surface corosion around underbody areas

Pass 26 Mar 2021 64,825 miles

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 18 Mar 2020 57,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 57,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 49,510 miles

front wishbone rear bushes perished and splitting

rear suspension arm bushes splitting and perished

surface corrosion around underbody areas sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2019 49,510 miles

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

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

front wishbone rear bushes perished and splitting

rear suspension arm bushes splitting and perished

surface corrosion around underbody areas sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2018 41,585 miles

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

rear tyres wearing close to limit

surface corrosion around underbody areas covers fitted to outersills

Fail 28 Mar 2018 41,585 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

rear tyres wearing close to limit

surface corrosion around underbody areas covers fitted to outersills

Pass 21 Mar 2017 33,220 miles

front andrear brakepads worn low

Pass 29 Mar 2016 27,456 miles

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 31 Mar 2015 21,828 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 21,828 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 20,502 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 20,502 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 May 2013 18,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2013 18,846 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 17,869 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 17,869 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 15,879 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 14,559 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 14,559 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 12,577 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 12,577 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 10,760 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 10,760 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 7,831 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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CF04 TYC is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 CF04 TYC, 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 CF04 TYC registered?

CF04 TYC is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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