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DA04 NCJ

2004 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,556 mi
Last recorded119,556 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 NCJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 119,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear exhaust hanger corroded an excessively weakened

Nearside sills corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside sill corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2016 119,553 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 195x60x15 (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid aim incorrect (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear exhaust hanger corroded an excessively weakened

Nearside sills corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside sill corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2015 111,113 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 111,113 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 99,260 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 99,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 87,535 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 87,535 miles

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

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

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 78,122 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 74,319 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 70,283 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 57,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 57,596 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 42,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 29,295 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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DA04 NCJ is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DA04 NCJ, 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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DA04 NCJ is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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