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AY04 MKD

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,793 mi
Last recorded104,793 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 MKD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 104,793 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 104,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 95,446 miles

Both headlamp glasses going dull and beams slightly out of focus.

Inner slls at rear slightly corroded

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner - to - outer sill 'lips' and inner sills to floors both sides of car. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 95,446 miles

Both headlamp glasses going dull and beams slightly out of focus.

Inner slls at rear slightly corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner - to - outer sill 'lips' and inner sills to floors both sides of car. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 87,925 miles

Both front suspensiomn coil springs slightly corroded at top.

Both headlamp glasses dull and beams slightly out of focus

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre tread worn slightly out of shape on inner edge.

Pass 27 Jun 2017 79,557 miles

Both headlamp glasses going dull

Fail 27 Jun 2017 79,557 miles

Both headlamp glasses going dull

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 70,962 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 63,083 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 55,553 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 47,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 39,155 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2011 30,898 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 27,600 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 24,539 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 21,237 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 18,048 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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AY04 MKD is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY04 MKD, 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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What year was AY04 MKD registered?

AY04 MKD is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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