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YS54 FZR

2004 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,416 mi
Last recorded125,416 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 FZR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 125,416 miles

Brake Pads 70% Worn

OSR Tyre worn

Rear Exhaust has minor leak of gases, Also Rusty

Underbody has rusting to surface, slight corrosion in places, but not excessive

Pass 16 Dec 2016 121,314 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

O/s/r tyre perished

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 106,960 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 106,960 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 97,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 97,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 86,525 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 86,525 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 75,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 17 Dec 2012 75,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 22 Dec 2011 66,477 miles

front bottom rear arm lifting on edges

rear tyres scubbing inner edges

Pass 14 Dec 2010 61,546 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 61,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 48,916 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 38,841 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 29,624 miles

air bag light on at time of test

Fail 21 Dec 2007 36,918 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

air bag light on at time of test

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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YS54 FZR is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YS54 FZR, 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 YS54 FZR registered?

YS54 FZR is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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