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YR54 CYE

2004 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,888 mi
Last recorded159,888 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 CYE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 159,888 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 159,887 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 142,775 miles

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

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

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

engine management light illuminated

Fail 19 Oct 2015 142,775 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 23 Oct 2014 123,789 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light illuminated indicating a fault

Fail 23 Oct 2014 123,789 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 30 Oct 2013 105,871 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2013 105,871 miles

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

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

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

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

rear discs corroded and pads low

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2012 87,530 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 87,530 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 66,942 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 45,022 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 22,783 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 19,012 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 14,983 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2007 13,773 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YR54 CYE is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YR54 CYE, 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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YR54 CYE is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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