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YY54 LBE

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,087 mi
Last recorded98,087 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 98,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Wing arches covered with masking tape

Nearside Rear Arches covered with masking tape

Nearside Sill slightly corroded

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Wing arches covered with masking tape

Offside Rear Arches covered with masking tape

Offside Sill slightly corroded

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 97,051 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion both front wings (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion both rear arches (6.1.C.1)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sills bothsides (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort bothsides (3.7.B.6a)

engine cover strap corroed

Pass 14 Nov 2014 93,139 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 89,686 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 85,163 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 74,257 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 65,595 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 55,430 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)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 46,542 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 41,402 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 LBE is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LBE, 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 LBE registered?

YY54 LBE is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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