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CJ53 CXL

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,523 mi
Last recorded134,523 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 CXL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 134,523 miles

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

both front suspension arms rear bushes unbonding and worn

corrosion on both rear chassis rails

corrosion on both rear inner sills

corrosion on offside rear outer sill

nearside front anti roll bar drop link dust covers deteriorating

nearside front seatbelt twisted

offside front tyre wearing low

rear exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still adequately supported

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2017 134,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front suspension arms rear bushes unbonding and worn

corrosion on both rear chassis rails

corrosion on both rear inner sills

corrosion on offside rear outer sill

front registration plate loose but not likely to be misread

nearside front anti roll bar drop link dust covers deteriorating

nearside front seatbelt twisted

offside front tyre wearing low

rear exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still adequately supported

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2016 126,472 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 120,148 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 114,090 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust system corroding

Pass 4 Feb 2013 107,787 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 107,787 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 97,247 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 87,878 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 87,878 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 78,805 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 65,276 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 51,848 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 45,010 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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CJ53 CXL is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 CJ53 CXL, 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 CJ53 CXL registered?

CJ53 CXL is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 February 2004.

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