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CE04 VPV

2004 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

106,204 mi
Last recorded106,204 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 VPV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 106,204 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 106,201 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2019 103,159 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 103,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2018 99,548 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 99,548 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 91,358 miles

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

corrosion underside

Fail 6 Jan 2017 91,342 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion underside

Pass 16 Jan 2016 84,914 miles

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

corrosion underside

Fail 16 Jan 2016 84,914 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion underside

Pass 8 Dec 2014 79,526 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 79,526 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 74,082 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 68,589 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 58,019 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 58,019 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2009 43,131 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

nearside front bumper damaged

rear bumper and tail gate damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2008 32,936 miles

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

front brake pads low

Pass 28 Feb 2007 23,912 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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CE04 VPV is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Silver 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 CE04 VPV, 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 CE04 VPV registered?

CE04 VPV is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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