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AF04 UHV

2004 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,738 mi
Last recorded107,738 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 UHV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 107,738 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2018 97,763 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both sides rear inner sill slightly corroded

both sides rear outer wheel arches slightly corroded

rear suspensions components slightly corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2018 97,763 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both sides rear inner sill slightly corroded

both sides rear outer wheel arches slightly corroded

rear suspensions components slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2017 89,743 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 89,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 83,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

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

Fail 30 Jan 2016 83,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 76,933 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 71,576 miles

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

Offside rear quater panel still damaged, but has had affected area covered to stop any potential injury (using heavy duty tape).

Two chips in screen not exceeding 10mm or 40mm, both been repaired.

Fail 20 Jan 2014 71,576 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 65,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jan 2012 56,111 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 47,868 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 39,322 miles

dent on offside rear ,but not protuding any sharp edges.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 30,534 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 30,534 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

off side rear tyre has a nail in it . front tyres not worn to limit but getting close

Pass 1 Mar 2008 23,093 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 13,835 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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AF04 UHV is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc 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 AF04 UHV, 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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AF04 UHV is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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