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CU54 LNX

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,114 mi
Last recorded103,114 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 LNX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 103,114 miles

Both front disc back plates are in poor condition

Both rear tyres are wearing on the inside edges

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 93,846 miles

n/s/f disc back plate corroded

o/s/f disc back plate corrroded

Fail 2 Dec 2013 93,846 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f disc back plate corroded

o/s/f disc back plate corrroded

Pass 6 Feb 2013 86,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

Fail 4 Feb 2013 86,729 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2012 77,703 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 77,703 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 65,430 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 65,430 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)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 52,881 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 39,778 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 28,905 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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CU54 LNX is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CU54 LNX, 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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CU54 LNX is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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