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CV54 FFW

2004 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

132,846 mi
Last recorded132,846 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 FFW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 132,846 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 132,846 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 126,055 miles

parking brake only just meets minimum requirements

Fail 3 Oct 2018 126,055 miles

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake only just meets minimum requirements

Pass 6 Oct 2017 118,012 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 117,994 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 112,172 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 102,893 miles

rear tyres perished bad

Fail 29 Sep 2015 102,706 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear tyres perished bad

Pass 18 Sep 2014 98,020 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 98,017 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 87,036 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 71,590 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 71,589 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 65,725 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 65,725 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 63,188 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 63,108 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

slight distortion on both front brake discs

Pass 6 Apr 2010 56,145 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 49,337 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 37,065 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 37,065 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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CV54 FFW is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CV54 FFW, 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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CV54 FFW is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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