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YY54 GWV

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

175,764 mi
Last recorded175,764 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 GWV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2019 175,764 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leaking from engine

rear exhaust holding mount deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorated slightly

Fail 4 Mar 2019 175,764 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 163,066 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 163,064 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 146,743 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 146,742 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 130,025 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel arch has rust corrosion.

both chassis legs at front to rear and front underbody has rust corrosion

both front and rear coil springs corroded

both inner and outer sills have rust corrosion

oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2015 121,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2015 121,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 99,838 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 91,578 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 91,578 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2012 78,749 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 67,413 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 56,278 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 46,959 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 37,422 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear discs slightly rusty

Fail 5 Jun 2008 37,422 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear discs slightly rusty

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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YY54 GWV is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YY54 GWV, 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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YY54 GWV is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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