MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,320 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
rear subframe & sills front to rear inner & outer corroded
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
front brake pads&o/s/r wearing thin
n/s/r brake binding
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake pads&o/s/r wearing thin
n/s/r brake binding
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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
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
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
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
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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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