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CK04 FGJ

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

179,747 mi
Last recorded179,747 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK04 FGJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 179,747 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 178,746 miles

Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 173,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 165,850 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 149,757 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 135,119 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 135,089 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 121,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 105,006 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 90,043 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 90,043 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2009 77,981 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 77,981 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 64,994 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 50,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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CK04 FGJ is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 CK04 FGJ, 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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CK04 FGJ is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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