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CV04 LHL

2004 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,047 mi
Last recorded141,047 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 141,047 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 136,141 miles

Bracket On Exhaust Tail Pipe Snapped.

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 128,340 miles

Both inner sills starting to corrode

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 117,150 miles

Both Wiper Blades Starting To Smear Windscreen.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 117,150 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both Wiper Blades Starting To Smear Windscreen.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 103,318 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

power steering slight leaking

Fail 21 Mar 2012 103,318 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs corroded

front wipers slightly noisy

power steering slight leaking

Fail 25 Mar 2011 92,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 92,124 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 73,156 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

reverse light inoperative

Pass 19 Mar 2010 73,156 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

reverse light inoperative

Pass 9 Mar 2009 64,477 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

wipers smear,advise

Pass 3 Mar 2008 48,656 miles

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 9 Mar 2007 33,157 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 LHL is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LHL, 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 LHL is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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