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CU54 MXE

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,420 mi
Last recorded141,420 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 MXE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 141,420 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 141,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 140,828 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

suspension components wishbones,shocks,anti roll bars ect corroded

tail pipe bracket snapped but exhaust system still adequately supported

Pass 6 Sep 2012 128,974 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 128,974 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 107,510 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 75,599 miles

surface rust on offside outer sill

Pass 5 Aug 2009 67,718 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 67,718 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 55,793 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 41,850 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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CU54 MXE is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MXE, 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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What year was CU54 MXE registered?

CU54 MXE is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 September 2004.

Is CU54 MXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU54 MXE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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