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YT04 KOB

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

92,050 mi
Last recorded92,050 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT04 KOB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 92,050 miles

floor to sills rusty and corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2020 92,048 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

floor to sills rusty and corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2019 89,607 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 89,605 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2018 85,357 miles

Fuel filler pipes corroded

General corrosion to the underside body

O/S/R sill corroded

Rear brake pads low

Rear sub frame corroded

plastic covers on the sills unable to inspect

Fail 26 Nov 2018 85,357 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush has detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel filler pipes corroded

General corrosion to the underside body

O/S/R sill corroded

Rear brake pads low

Rear sub frame corroded

plastic covers on the sills unable to inspect

Pass 27 Jul 2017 81,353 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 78,669 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 78,669 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 73,370 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 73,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 67,222 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 67,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 62,838 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 57,787 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 53,717 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 46,636 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 46,636 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 38,959 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 31,699 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 31,699 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 23,579 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 17,972 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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YT04 KOB is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YT04 KOB, 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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YT04 KOB is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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