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2004 MAZDA 3
General Information
- Registration GL53LFV
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1999cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 24 Jun 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 131,029 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
21 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 130,919 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- underside of vehicle shows signs of corrosion
- traction control light on
7 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 120,356 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- showing signs of surface rust under vehicle
- Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Central Lower heat shield over exhaust [cat] deteriorated
- rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
24 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 97,582 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Central Lower heat shield over cat worn
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear foot brake and handbrake (3.7.B.5b)
- showing signs of surface rust underside of vehicle
26 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 80,976 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Front engine oil leak
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Lower under body showing signs of surface rust
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 80,976 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe support broken (7.1.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Lower under body showing signs of surface rust
- Front engine oil leak
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
26 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 59,961 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 57,345 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
13 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 54,489 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2014 24 Jun 202618 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 50,522 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2013 24 Jun 20264 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,115 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 48,115 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 45,140 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2011 24 Jun 202610 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 42,221 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 39,286 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2009 24 Jun 202617 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 31,870 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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GL53LFV was registered on 2004-01-06
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