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CU04 AHZ

2004 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,177 mi
Last recorded126,177 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 AHZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 126,177 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 126,175 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 126,047 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 120,861 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 120,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 107,551 miles

both rear tyres have small crackes inside the treads

Fail 19 Jul 2013 107,548 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both rear tyres have small crackes inside the treads

Pass 20 Jul 2012 94,190 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 94,190 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 85,440 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 85,440 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 73,844 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 63,198 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 63,161 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 7 Apr 2009 63,161 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 18 Mar 2008 47,084 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 47,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 33,915 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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CU04 AHZ is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CU04 AHZ, 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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CU04 AHZ is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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