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CK04 RSU

2004 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

234,196 mi
Last recorded234,196 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK04 RSU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2021 234,196 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor several areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Several (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 209,494 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 208,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Reverse light comes on the same time (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Axel bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge warped (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 173,071 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

vehicle has been welded and undersealed

Fail 20 Mar 2019 172,733 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 159,125 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 151,703 miles

front brake disc covers corroding

surface corrosion to undersills

surface corrosion to wheel arches

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

unable to see front inner brake pad thickness with wheels fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2016 151,703 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

front brake disc covers corroding

surface corrosion to undersills

surface corrosion to wheel arches

unable to see front inner brake pad thickness with wheels fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2015 141,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Apr 2014 131,522 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 131,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 118,507 miles

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

rear brake pads wearing low

slight body damage to nearside sill and door area

Fail 12 Apr 2013 118,507 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake pads wearing low

slight body damage to nearside sill and door area

Pass 13 Apr 2012 104,910 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 104,910 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 94,384 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front disc,s slightly worn

n/s reg lamp slighty insecure

Pass 14 Apr 2010 83,579 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 83,579 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 74,799 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 61,917 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 47,519 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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CK04 RSU is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RSU, 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 RSU is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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