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AU54 SKN

2004 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

130,470 mi
Last recorded130,470 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 SKN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 130,470 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Front wing holed ant the lower section

Offside Front wing corroded

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

exhaust heat shield loose

rear boot floor corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2017 130,470 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Front wing holed ant the lower section

Offside Front wing corroded

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

exhaust heat shield loose

rear boot floor corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2016 116,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge + perished

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

all 4 wheel arches corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2016 116,039 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge + perished

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

all 4 wheel arches corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2015 103,373 miles

both outer sills corroded but not holed

Pass 8 Sep 2014 97,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner sills corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2014 97,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner sills corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2013 82,219 miles

slight corrosion present on outer sills

Fail 11 Sep 2013 82,219 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion present on outer sills

Pass 14 Sep 2012 67,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills corroded and weak

inner sills corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2012 67,944 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills corroded and weak

inner sills corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2011 53,453 miles

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

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

both inner sills corroded

both inner sills corroded and weak

Fail 15 Sep 2011 53,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both inner sills corroded

both inner sills corroded and weak

Pass 16 Sep 2010 38,385 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 38,385 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 24,579 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 21,057 miles

surface corrosion front and rear suspension

Pass 4 Jan 2008 19,212 miles

Bonnet grill cracked

Pass 29 Aug 2007 18,900 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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AU54 SKN is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AU54 SKN, 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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AU54 SKN is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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