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CF53 VKB

2004 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

104,095 mi
Last recorded104,095 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 VKB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 104,095 miles

Nearside Rear Lower outer corner sill/lower wheel arch has slight corrosion but not excessive.

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

slight corrosion at under side in various areas including front/rear suspension but not excessive.

Pass 16 Nov 2021 99,086 miles

Front tracking is needed soon due to tyre wear on both front tyres

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 94,932 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 92,604 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 89,346 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 86,067 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 80,960 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 72,505 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 68,671 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 61,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2013 50,812 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 50,812 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 45,827 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 45,827 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 39,847 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 32,922 miles

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

Nearside front wiper split but still clearing the screen.

Pass 14 Jan 2009 24,045 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 20,248 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 18,471 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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CF53 VKB is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VKB, 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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CF53 VKB is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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