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CU04 NKX

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,490 mi
Last recorded116,490 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 NKX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 116,490 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 116,490 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 111,273 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 111,273 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2017 107,250 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 May 2017 107,150 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively drivers and passanger (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill and wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill and wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 102,778 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 May 2016 102,778 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 94,842 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 89,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 82,756 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension 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 front tyre worn on edges

Fail 29 Apr 2013 82,755 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension 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 front tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 May 2012 75,374 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 67,541 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 67,541 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 60,044 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 52,521 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 43,966 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 36,011 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 NKX is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NKX, 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 NKX is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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