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YS54 LSV

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

130,194 mi
Last recorded130,194 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 LSV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 130,194 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) both sides

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))both sides

Pass 23 Oct 2019 124,118 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 124,118 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 123,113 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 109,391 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 109,391 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 100,745 miles

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)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 100,745 miles

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

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 93,858 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulder

coolant level low

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2016 93,857 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulder

coolant level low

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2015 87,844 miles

Child's eat fitted preventing full inspection of seatbelt

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Near side rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Offside rear tyre wearing very slightly on inner shoulder

Fail 2 Oct 2015 87,844 miles

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

Child's eat fitted preventing full inspection of seatbelt

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Near side rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Offside rear tyre wearing very slightly on inner shoulder

Pass 4 Oct 2014 81,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2013 77,919 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 77,919 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 71,439 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2011 64,131 miles

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

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

brake p[ads wearing low

Pass 15 Oct 2011 64,131 miles

brake p[ads wearing low

Pass 8 Oct 2010 54,596 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 54,596 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 47,032 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 39,352 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 32,919 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 LSV is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LSV, 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 LSV registered?

YS54 LSV is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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