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FB04 KXX

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

150,901 mi
Last recorded150,901 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 KXX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 150,901 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 150,900 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 139,953 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 128,136 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 114,292 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 101,113 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 101,014 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 89,788 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Rear section of exhaust heat sheild insecure.

Pass 9 Jul 2014 89,788 miles

Rear section of exhaust heat sheild insecure.

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 81,969 miles

both rear tyres slightly misshaped

o/s/f tyre perished tread cracking

Fail 17 Jul 2013 81,969 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres slightly misshaped

o/s/f tyre perished tread cracking

Pass 16 Jul 2012 73,389 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 63,914 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 51,895 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 24 Jul 2009 41,061 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 34,279 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 27,215 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 27,215 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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FB04 KXX is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FB04 KXX, 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 FB04 KXX registered?

FB04 KXX is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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