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CV04 GXF

2004 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

131,057 mi
Last recorded131,057 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 GXF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 131,057 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 122,339 miles

General Under-Body Corrosion

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 111,583 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Handbrake efficiency only just met requirements at 16 percent.

Sill covers fitted, inspection limited

Weather cracks to rear tyres

Fail 24 May 2017 111,583 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Both front droplinks (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside inner sill and inner sill to floor, as per marked (5.2.6)

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Handbrake efficiency only just met requirements at 16 percent.

Sill covers fitted, inspection limited

Weather cracks to rear tyres

Pass 14 May 2016 103,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 103,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 97,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 88,057 miles

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

both handbrake efforts slightly low

corrosion all under vehicle

Pass 14 May 2013 83,719 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 2 May 2012 74,071 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 18 May 2011 64,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 May 2010 53,183 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 42,171 miles

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

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

all rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 21 May 2008 30,430 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 20,194 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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CV04 GXF is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 CV04 GXF, 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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CV04 GXF is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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