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AV54 RYY

2004 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,299 mi
Last recorded149,299 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 RYY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 149,299 miles

Nearside front wishbone bushes worn

Nearside rear anti roll bar link slight play

Nearside sill corroded and slightly damaged

Rear brake pads worn

Fail 10 Jan 2017 147,766 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both sides (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front wishbone bushes worn

Nearside rear anti roll bar link slight play

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 30 Dec 2015 135,737 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front have slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 123,563 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 123,563 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Jun 2013 104,957 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 85,258 miles

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

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

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

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

brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 15 Nov 2011 85,258 miles

brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 13 Nov 2010 72,632 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 59,954 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 59,954 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 49,328 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 49,328 miles

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

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

front wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 14 Nov 2007 38,372 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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AV54 RYY is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AV54 RYY, 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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AV54 RYY is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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