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K866 EJM

2004 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,543 mi
Last recorded115,543 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-3115,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK866 EJM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2024 115,543 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2024 115,543 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 115,452 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 115,183 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

clutch cylinder leaking

Pass 14 Oct 2021 114,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

water leak engine

Pass 7 Oct 2020 114,735 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 114,729 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 113,857 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 113,857 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 113,265 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 112,611 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 112,072 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 112,072 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 111,614 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 110,716 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 109,657 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 101,124 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 100,155 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 90,850 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 87,366 miles

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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K866 EJM is a 2004 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K866 EJM, 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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K866 EJM is a 2004 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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