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CU54 OWG

2004 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,439 mi
Last recorded82,439 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 OWG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 82,439 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 69,105 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 69,653 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer wheel arch holed and no longer attached together (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine sump corroded and leaking slightly

front number plate damaged

fuel filler neck and breather corroded

nearside front tyre abnormally worn

rear brake discs worn and lipped

several areas of corrosion and damage on body

several areas of corrosion on under side and suspension subframes

some play in both rear anti roll bar drop links

Pass 22 Oct 2014 60,686 miles

all brake discs worn lipped and corroded

front number plate damaged

several areas of corrosion on bodywork

some play in both rear anti roll bar drop links

Fail 22 Oct 2014 60,686 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

all brake discs worn lipped and corroded

front number plate damaged

several areas of corrosion on bodywork

some play in both rear anti roll bar drop links

Pass 23 Oct 2013 50,787 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped on inner face

offside rear tyre soft

rear brake application uneven

some play in both front and both rear anti roll bar drop links

Pass 18 Oct 2012 43,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 37,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres and nearside front worn

Pass 7 Oct 2010 32,990 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Oct 2009 29,063 miles

both rear tyres has nail in tread

nearside front alloy scuffed

offside engine damp

offside front tyre v low tread

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 9 Oct 2008 22,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre low tread

Pass 2 Oct 2007 16,936 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 OWG is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OWG, 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 OWG registered?

CU54 OWG is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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