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CX54 XCR

2004 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,725 mi
Last recorded80,725 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 XCR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 80,725 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear exhaust mount broken

underside corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2015 76,348 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 69,211 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2014 69,136 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2013 62,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Aug 2013 62,178 miles

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

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2012 56,023 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 56,023 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2011 49,365 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 44,593 miles

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

advise both rear tyres inside edges

Pass 17 Sep 2009 31,073 miles

hand brake readings close to limits

Pass 1 Oct 2008 22,647 miles

slslight down reading o/s hbrake

Pass 7 Sep 2007 15,401 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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CX54 XCR is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CX54 XCR, 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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What year was CX54 XCR registered?

CX54 XCR is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is CX54 XCR safe to buy?

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