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CV54 SMO

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,888 mi
Last recorded118,888 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 SMO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 118,888 miles

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)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 118,868 miles

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 118,557 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 118,548 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of sill/in wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of sill/in wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 113,186 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 104,051 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 104,051 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 92,599 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 81,771 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 70,014 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 61,641 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 43,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 43,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Aug 2007 30,706 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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CV54 SMO is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CV54 SMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV54 SMO registered?

CV54 SMO is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 September 2004.

Is CV54 SMO safe to buy?

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