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CK54 NBZ

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,784 mi
Last recorded128,784 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK54 NBZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 May 2019 128,784 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower wheelarch to inner arch corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end corroded and holed - must be able to inspect repairs on retest (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end corroded and holed - must be able to inspect repairs on restest (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer both front wings corroded but no sharp edges at time of test

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% recorded , maximum allowance is 30% , some of imbalance is being caused by offside front brake fluctuation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle generally corroded on underside , however unable to fully inspect sills , inner wheelarches and other areas due to arch guards , undertrays and sill covers . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively possibly being caused by wheel bearing about to collapse (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting above rear subframe has corroded and fallen off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel filler pipes badly corroded

Pass 4 May 2018 117,631 miles

Corrosion forming at underbody

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

Fail 4 May 2018 117,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Corrosion forming at underbody

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 106,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn at inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn at inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 106,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint knocking when driven (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint knocking when driven (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn at inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn at inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 96,025 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 96,025 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 85,021 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 84,996 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 16 Oct 2014 81,530 miles

offside rear tyre stepped on inner edge.

Fail 16 Oct 2014 81,530 miles

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

offside rear tyre stepped on inner edge.

Pass 19 Oct 2013 71,234 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2013 71,234 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 61,182 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly and close to limit.205/50zr17

os/r brake pad getting low.

Pass 19 Oct 2011 55,374 miles

ns/r and os/r tyres wearing on inside edges.

Pass 9 Oct 2010 50,097 miles

nsr and osr tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 4 Oct 2009 42,255 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED INSIDE EDGE. BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVENLY ON INSIDE EGDGE. REAR EXHAUST MOUNT CORRODING

Pass 17 Oct 2008 36,436 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 29,636 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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CK54 NBZ is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CK54 NBZ, 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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CK54 NBZ is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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