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AG04 FCX

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

90,340 mi
Last recorded90,340 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG04 FCX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2023 90,340 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (long hole due to corrosion) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/box section area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Both rear shock absorbers becoming weak

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear unions/connections have corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items/areas

Exhaust mounting defective X1 at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn to 2 mm, worn on edges, also perished /cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck to tank pipes ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside and offside inner sill have corrosion

Nearside outer sill corroded

Nearside rear arch/sill area corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush worn/de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm, also perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front wheel arch corroded and holed

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/box sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting areas on nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear brake assembly noisy/rough when wheels are rotated by hand

Rear registration plate cracked/slightly damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2022 85,745 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Both rear shock absorbers are becoming weak

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule unions/connections have corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounting prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn to 3 mm, also perished/cracking and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck to tank pipes ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside outer sill/ arch at rear corroded

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull projected beam image due to deteriorated lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded areas of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm, perished.cracking and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front wing is badly corroded, may require attention soon

Offside outer sill corroded

Offside outer sill/rear arch area corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective X1 (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/box sections on nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rears, on nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting areas on nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear brake assembly noisy/rough when wheels are rotated by hand

Rear registration plate slightly damaged, not likely to be misread

Fail 5 Sep 2022 85,743 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective badly deteriorated, unable to check beam image or internal adjuster (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective badly deteriorated, unable to check beam image or internal adjuster (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Both rear shock absorbers are becoming weak

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule unions/connections have corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounting prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn to 3 mm, also perished/cracking and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck to tank pipes ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside outer sill/ arch at rear corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded areas of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm, perished.cracking and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front wing is badly corroded, may require attention soon

Offside outer sill corroded

Offside outer sill/rear arch area corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective X1 (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/box sections on nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rears, on nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting areas on nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear brake assembly noisy/rough when wheels are rotated by hand

Rear registration plate slightly damaged, not likely to be misread

Pass 31 Aug 2021 81,458 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside lower sills have covers fitted

nearside and offside rear tyres perished / cracking in tread

offside front wing very corroded at bottom , has hole in it

offside lower sill very corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2020 78,964 miles

Both rear arches corroded, recommend monitoring

Both rear shock absorbers becoming weak

Both rear tyres cracked/perished in tread

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Exhaust system corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills, nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck to tank pipes ()

Multiple areas of under body corrosion, non of which deemed excessive

Nearside front headlight aim is on the lower limit

Nearside outer sill corroded

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

Offside outer sill is corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/box sections on nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened s)(nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear brake assembly noisy/rough when wheels are rotated by hand

Rear registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 31 Aug 2019 76,157 miles

**handbrake efficiency only just met the minimum requirements are requires attention soon**

Both front headlight lenses deteriorated slightly

Both inner sills corroded

Both outer sills corroded

Both rear shock absorbers weak

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Both rear wheel arch's corroded

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Exhaust system corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck to tank ()

General under body corrosion

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened s)(on nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side skirts fitted limiting view to testable items

Fail 31 Aug 2019 76,157 miles

**handbrake efficiency only just met the minimum requirements are requires attention soon**

Both front headlight lenses deteriorated slightly

Both inner sills corroded

Both outer sills corroded

Both rear shock absorbers weak

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Both rear wheel arch's corroded

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Exhaust system corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck to tank ()

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened s)(on nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side skirts fitted limiting view to testable items

Pass 30 Aug 2018 73,502 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front and rear sub frame corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck to tank pipe(s ()

General under body corrosion

Nearside and offside inner sills corroded

Nearside and offside outer sill corroded and also have plastic covers limiting view

Nearside and offside rear shockers seem weak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 70,108 miles

Lower o/s & n/s body sills corrosion

Fail 30 Aug 2017 70,108 miles

Lower o/s & n/s body sills corrosion

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 59,959 miles

Both rear inner sills corroding

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Steering column has slight play

Fail 31 Aug 2016 59,959 miles

Both rear inner sills corroding

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Steering column has slight play

Pass 29 Aug 2015 58,492 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system corrosion deteriorated

fron and rear brake discs worn

Fail 29 Aug 2015 58,492 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system corrosion deteriorated

fron and rear brake discs worn

Pass 18 Aug 2014 56,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

windscreen wipers worn

Fail 18 Aug 2014 56,385 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

windscreen wipers worn

Pass 23 Aug 2013 54,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Aug 2013 54,767 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2012 45,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside 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)

Fail 18 Aug 2012 45,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 35,659 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 32,480 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 28,798 miles

advise all tyres appear to be wearing on the edges

Pass 9 Jul 2008 23,271 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 19,354 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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AG04 FCX is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AG04 FCX, 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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AG04 FCX is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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