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YY54 KZW

2004 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

133,747 mi
Last recorded133,747 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 KZW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 133,747 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside INNER AND OUTER SILL CORRODED

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside OUTER SILL CORRODED

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 133,747 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside INNER AND OUTER SILL CORRODED

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside OUTER SILL CORRODED

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 125,845 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONT (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Sep 2018 125,755 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure MOUNTING BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONT (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Oct 2017 117,015 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES OUT OF SHAPE

LIGHT MISTING OF OIL ON SERVO

OIL LEAK

SLIGHT CORROSION BOTH OUTER SILLS

Fail 7 Oct 2017 117,015 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES OUT OF SHAPE

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

LIGHT MISTING OF OIL ON SERVO

OIL LEAK

SLIGHT CORROSION BOTH OUTER SILLS

Pass 24 Sep 2016 107,589 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 107,589 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 97,238 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 91,220 miles

N/s/r tyre has a tear on the inner sidewall

O/s/r tyre has worn on the inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2013 83,787 miles

child seat fitted at o/s/r, seat belt not tested

Pass 18 Oct 2012 78,894 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 78,894 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 72,729 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 72,729 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 64,060 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 64,060 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 54,788 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 43,499 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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YY54 KZW is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YY54 KZW, 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 KZW registered?

YY54 KZW is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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