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CW04 BLV

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,675 mi
Last recorded106,675 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 BLV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 106,675 miles

all body corroding and underneath car corroding

Fail 1 Aug 2023 106,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

all body corroding and underneath car corroding

Pass 4 Aug 2022 102,871 miles

Rear heat shield insecure

body corroding

Fail 4 Aug 2022 102,871 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear heat shield insecure

body corroding

Pass 6 Aug 2021 98,073 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of car covered in mud causing slight corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2020 94,937 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 94,937 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 91,874 miles

Nearside Rear tyre stepping on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre stepping on inner edge

Fail 25 Jul 2019 91,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner quater sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner quater sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre stepping on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre stepping on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2018 88,852 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 88,852 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 84,567 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 84,567 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 81,389 miles

o/s/r wheel arch corroding

Fail 19 Jul 2016 81,389 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r wheel arch corroding

Pass 27 Jul 2015 77,553 miles

Both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2015 77,458 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2014 73,521 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 73,521 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2013 70,017 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 24 Aug 2012 64,357 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 55,361 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 50,897 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 50,897 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 42,169 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 36,347 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 30,410 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 23,333 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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CW04 BLV is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CW04 BLV, 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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CW04 BLV is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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