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2004 MAZDA 3
General Information
- Registration SC53ZXH
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1999cc
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- Expired 21 Jul 2025
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 103,920 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
10 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 103,821 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
28 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 100,660 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 100,652 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 95,317 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
28 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 95,317 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
20 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 90,183 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
20 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 90,183 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 84,254 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2021 13 Jun 202615 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 84,254 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
7 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 78,898 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Underside showing signs of corrosion
1 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 78,842 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Underside showing signs of corrosion
14 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 74,214 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- general surface corrosion to the underside
14 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 74,213 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- general surface corrosion to the underside
- Offside Rear tyre perished
28 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 70,120 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- lights on warning light on
20 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 65,924 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2017 13 Jun 202627 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 62,613 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2016 13 Jun 202618 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 62,573 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
19 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 58,710 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2015 13 Jun 202616 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 58,691 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
6 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 54,257 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2014 13 Jun 202628 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 50,804 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2013 13 Jun 202628 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 50,804 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
19 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,222 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2012 13 Jun 202625 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,827 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
21 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,635 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2010 13 Jun 202616 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,735 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2009 13 Jun 202614 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 28,735 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
16 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 21,003 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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SC53ZXH was registered on 2004-01-31
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