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YY54 KZU

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,082 mi
Last recorded105,082 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 KZU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 105,082 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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Apr 2017 105,082 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 94,202 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 86,007 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 86,007 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/r tyre tread slightly deformed

Pass 30 Dec 2013 76,706 miles

N/s/r pads around 60% worn

O/s/f front tyre on 2.5mm

N/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and on 2mm

Slight cracking to both rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 7 Nov 2012 67,092 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 1 Feb 2012 60,952 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 60,952 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre has nail (repairable)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2010 50,678 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 44,485 miles

Exhaust rear bracket has excessive corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2008 38,291 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 31,489 miles

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

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

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

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

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 KZU is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KZU, 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 YY54 KZU registered?

YY54 KZU is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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