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CV54 JVM

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,466 mi
Last recorded83,466 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 JVM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 83,466 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 83,466 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

noise from rear/slight play nsr rollbar link

Pass 17 Jul 2014 78,299 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 78,299 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 68,862 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

various suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2013 68,862 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

various suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2012 43,022 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 26,677 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 26,672 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 13,014 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 10,617 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 5,078 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 26,421 miles

brake fluid below max mark

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 JVM is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JVM, 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 JVM is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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