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CV04 VEP

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,204 mi
Last recorded119,204 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 VEP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 119,204 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both struts misty (5.3.2 (b))

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general oil leak front multiple source

general under body corrosion

Fail 11 Apr 2019 117,678 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting BOTH SILLS CORRODET (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 113,944 miles

Oil leak ()

slight corrosion on outer cills

Pass 10 Mar 2017 109,839 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 109,833 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 107,173 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 107,164 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 96,496 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 86,149 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 75,282 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 75,278 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 64,738 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 58,465 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear tyres are worn slightly more on the inner edges.

Pass 16 Mar 2010 52,932 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 41,846 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 28,392 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 16,324 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 VEP is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VEP, 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 VEP is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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