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CF53 ZDT

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,741 mi
Last recorded173,741 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 ZDT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 173,741 miles

corrosion rear suspension

Fail 5 Feb 2016 173,741 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

corrosion rear suspension

Pass 31 Jan 2015 162,827 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 149,888 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 137,420 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 137,413 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 123,767 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 110,254 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 110,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 95,883 miles

check front brake pads

nearside rear tyre getting low

surfaces corrosion on both rear inner sills

Fail 4 Feb 2010 95,883 miles

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

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

check front brake pads

nearside rear tyre getting low

surfaces corrosion on both rear inner sills

Pass 6 Feb 2009 79,265 miles

front tyres getting low inside shoulders

Pass 8 Feb 2008 62,416 miles

brake fluid in resevoir getting low

Pass 8 Feb 2007 46,565 miles

brake imbalance

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 ZDT is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CF53 ZDT, 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 CF53 ZDT registered?

CF53 ZDT is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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