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CT04 HUP

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,845 mi
Last recorded107,845 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT04 HUP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2018 107,845 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Inner sill + floor to sill showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Outer sill showing signs of corrosion but has cover making full inspection difficult

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front wing showing signs of corrosion

Offside Inner sill + floor to sill showing signs of corrosion

Offside Outer sill showing signs of corrosion but has sill cover making full inspection difficult

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has inner edge wear

Rear sub-frame has been repaired and undersealed

general corrosion underneath but has been undersealed

Pass 21 Sep 2017 106,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre stepping

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

wippers just effective enough

Fail 30 Aug 2017 105,695 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges and close to limit

exhaust mounting brackets are corroded

n/s and o/s inner sills showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f wing showing signs of corrosion

o/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge and close to limit

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 14 Sep 2016 97,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front outer wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear tyre has slight uneven wear on inner edge

Rear inner edge wear both tyres

Rear inner sills / floor / chassis areas are heavily corroded

Rear suspension components are corroded

exhaust system corroded

general under-body corrosion

slight oil leak gearbox area

vehicle underside in a dirty condition

Fail 7 Sep 2016 97,103 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front outer wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear tyre has slight uneven wear on inner edge

Rear inner edge wear both tyres

Rear inner sills / floor / chassis areas are heavily corroded

Rear suspension components are corroded

exhaust system corroded

general under-body corrosion

slight oil leak gearbox area

vehicle underside in a dirty condition

Pass 16 Sep 2015 86,835 miles

Front brake disc backplates are corroded.

Offside Rear brake reading fluctuates on roller brake test

Fail 16 Sep 2015 86,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc backplates are corroded.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear brake reading fluctuates on roller brake test

Pass 30 Sep 2014 75,999 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 67,548 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 67,548 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 59,805 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 53,296 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 53,296 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 47,163 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 39,359 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 31,960 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 23,427 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 22,109 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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CT04 HUP is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CT04 HUP, 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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CT04 HUP is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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