CarVerify

Free Car Check

CF53 VJP

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,816 mi
Last recorded111,816 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 VJP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 111,816 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2017 104,760 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2016 95,135 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge will need replacing soon

outer sills covered ion plastic trims

rear disc and pads wearing low will need replacing soon

Fail 14 Dec 2016 95,135 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge will need replacing soon

outer sills covered ion plastic trims

rear disc and pads wearing low will need replacing soon

Pass 7 Dec 2015 85,509 miles

rear brake pads 3/4 worn

Fail 7 Dec 2015 85,509 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 27 Nov 2014 75,270 miles

freeplay in front lower ball joints

front lower arm rear bushes worn badly

Fail 24 Dec 2013 67,750 miles

All brake discs slightly worn - Pads ok.

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 67,750 miles

All brake discs slightly worn - Pads ok.

Pass 31 Jan 2013 60,167 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 52,327 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 44,310 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 40,629 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 36,139 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 31,460 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2007 27,593 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
Full Mazda 3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CF53 VJP is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CF53 VJP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CF53 VJP?

You can check the full history of CF53 VJP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CF53 VJP registered?

CF53 VJP is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 January 2004.

Is CF53 VJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF53 VJP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CF53 VJP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CF53 VJP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.