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CV04 LHM

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,523 mi
Last recorded143,523 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 LHM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2022 143,523 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lights. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

oil leak gear box area.

sill covers fitted.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front headlights blurry.

Front wipers smeary.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas on vehicle . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear wheel arch area excessively corroded.

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread area void of tread. replace tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fuel filler pipes corroded.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust system corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear boot and rear bumper area damaged.

Rear subframe corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant level low no visual leaks present.

Pass 11 Mar 2021 127,341 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Arch corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel filler pipes corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Under-side of vehicle has slight corrosion

Fail 2 Mar 2021 127,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Arch corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel filler pipes corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Under-side of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2020 106,737 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 102,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear underside of vehicle surface corrosion.

Fail 15 Jan 2019 102,373 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear underside of vehicle surface corrosion.

Pass 3 Jan 2018 97,327 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 94,571 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 90,032 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 90,032 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 83,599 miles

please be advised general corrosion around rear suspension and inner sills but not yet excessive

Pass 16 Nov 2013 79,584 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 73,097 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on n/s & o/s inner sills

passenger wiper split on end

sill trims fitted

wear on front brake discs

Pass 27 Oct 2011 65,801 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2010 61,262 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 52,789 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)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 49,060 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 46,227 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 42,607 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 42,606 miles

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

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

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 LHM is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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