MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,125 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides outer sills holed and rotten front to back (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached ball joint extremely worn (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner friction surfaces heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
FRONT SUSPENSION HAS SLIGHT KNOCKING NOISE
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FRONT SUSPENSION HAS SLIGHT KNOCKING NOISE
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine management light on
outer sill covers fitted
rear exhaust hanger broken
Nearside washers poor
Rear rear exhaust mount corroded through
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside washers poor
Rear rear exhaust mount corroded through
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust Bracket Broke ( Still Supported )
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
1) N/S/R Tyre wearing on inner edge.
Nail in offside rear tyre
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
plastic skirts fitted
How Reliable is the Mazda 3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AF54 OSW is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 AF54 OSW, 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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AF54 OSW is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2004.
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