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J585 CET

2004 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

220,085 mi
Last recorded220,085 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-3115,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ585 CET
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2020 220,085 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury WING CORRODED AND INSECURE (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury WING CORRODED AND INSECURE (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2016 213,462 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 200,910 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges. centre exhaust shield loose. keep check on both body sills for condition.

Pass 11 Jun 2015 200,910 miles

Oil leak

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges. centre exhaust shield loose. keep check on both body sills for condition.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 192,871 miles

keep check on o/s door mirror security

Fail 3 Jun 2014 192,828 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

keep check on o/s door mirror security

Pass 23 May 2013 179,818 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering rack slight play right front.Rear left & right splash guard insecure.

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 23 May 2013 179,814 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 179,788 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear left/right splash gaurd insecure

steering rack has slight play on the right front

Fail 25 Apr 2012 172,539 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front exhaust pipe heatshield loose,all underwing plastic covers loose.

Pass 25 Apr 2012 172,539 miles

front exhaust pipe heatshield loose,all underwing plastic covers loose.

Pass 17 May 2011 165,664 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs pitted

slight runout offside front brake

Fail 11 May 2011 165,618 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs pitted

slight runout offside front brake

Pass 23 Jun 2009 164,997 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 164,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2008 161,020 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 161,020 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 156,539 miles

(ADVISE) N/S/R TYRE UNDER INFLATED

(ADVISE) O/S/R BRAKE SLIGHTY BINDING 10 KG

Pass 12 Sep 2006 149,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-3?

Based on 67,760 MOT tests across 8,694 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
4,237
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
8,694
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,172
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,102
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,642
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,510
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,968
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J585 CET is a 2004 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2004 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 115,183 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 MX-3 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,172 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J585 CET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda MX-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J585 CET is a 2004 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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