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CU54 SZR

2004 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,670 mi
Last recorded68,670 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 SZR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 68,670 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 66,360 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

the under side is red rusty a flaky but no sign of weakness in the main areas

Nearside Front damage to outer side wall

Pass 14 Oct 2014 63,991 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported.

Fail 13 Oct 2014 63,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported.

Pass 16 Oct 2013 56,067 miles

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

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

light corrotion on under side of vehicle

Pass 23 Oct 2012 50,452 miles

front discs corroded on inner face

Pass 17 Oct 2011 43,037 miles

front discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 4 Oct 2010 37,701 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 32,077 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 27,169 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 20,961 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 SZR is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SZR, 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 SZR registered?

CU54 SZR is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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The MOT history for CU54 SZR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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