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K206 YOD

2004 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

207,525 mi
Last recorded207,525 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-3115,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK206 YOD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 207,525 miles

Nearside Front brake binding (wheel bearing not checked)

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

both headlights do not fold down

exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 7 Jun 2022 207,525 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification coilover locking ring seized in the wrong place (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component insecurely attached ball joint castle nut retaining split pin (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended buckle (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component insecurely attached ball joint castle nut retaining split pin (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake binding (wheel bearing not checked)

both headlights do not fold down

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 29 Jul 2021 198,335 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 198,335 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 198,334 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank leaking coming off top of tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure link bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front coil over shock locking device not tight not likely to undo rusted

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 184,595 miles

Front headlamps don't close

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn heavily on inner shoulder (no tread)

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox to engine join (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 184,594 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front headlamps don't close

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn heavily on inner shoulder (no tread)

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox to engine join (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse lamp showing red light

Pass 9 Apr 2019 168,006 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 164,393 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 164,393 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 161,697 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 155,273 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 155,273 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 143,564 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 143,497 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 140,480 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 139,079 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust manifold has a small crack

n/s washer pipe leaking

o/s/r & n/s/f wheel inner rims buckled

Fail 15 May 2013 139,079 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s washer pipe leaking

o/s/r & n/s/f wheel inner rims buckled

Pass 3 Apr 2012 133,367 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 129,995 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 122,415 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 121,988 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 112,771 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 109,030 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 99,542 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 99,542 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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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K206 YOD is a 2004 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K206 YOD, 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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K206 YOD is a 2004 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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