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CN53 VJL

2004 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

130,320 mi
Last recorded130,320 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 VJL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 130,320 miles

Body has slight corrosion both front wings and both rear arches (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both inner sills corroded (6.1.B.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck pipes ()

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 130,306 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion both front wings and both rear arches (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both inner sills corroded (6.1.B.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck pipes ()

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 122,541 miles

rear subframe & sills front to rear inner & outer corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2016 122,541 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s&o/s front & n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

rear subframe & sills front to rear inner & outer corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2015 113,878 miles

front brake pads&o/s/r wearing thin

n/s/r brake binding

Fail 30 Mar 2015 113,878 miles

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

front brake pads&o/s/r wearing thin

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 1 Apr 2014 108,025 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 108,025 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 99,619 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 87,919 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

cill covers fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2012 87,919 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

cill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2011 74,579 miles

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

discs worn

Pass 3 Jun 2010 61,676 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 61,676 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 46,309 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 32,900 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 17,459 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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CN53 VJL is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CN53 VJL, 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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CN53 VJL is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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