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CV04 GXM

2004 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,590 mi
Last recorded69,590 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 69,590 miles

All suspension parts and vehicle structure corroded underneath

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath corroded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 69,390 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All suspension parts and vehicle structure corroded underneath

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 67,534 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 67,534 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 65,344 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2015 65,300 miles

Rear Axle beam modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 65,245 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Suspension component 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)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 60,816 miles

All four back brake plates are slighty corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Has surface rust om subframe, rear axle and both side sills

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)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 58,708 miles

Both front brake disc backing plates corroded

Vehicle under carriage corroded (surface rust)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 53,901 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 48,705 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 43,955 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 38,585 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 38,580 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 29,153 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 25,477 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 16,035 miles

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

front wipers poor

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 GXM is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CV04 GXM, 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 GXM is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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