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DC04 UAA

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,523 mi
Last recorded106,523 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 UAA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2020 106,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer Sill is corroded and covered in plastic trim so not fully assessable

Offside Outer Sill is corroded and covered in plastic trim so not fully assessable

fuel filler/vent pipework is very corroded

rear of the car is generally corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2019 102,780 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2019 102,778 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 94,827 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tracking required ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tracking required ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

rear bumper damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2017 89,939 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front number plate cracked

Fail 20 Oct 2017 89,939 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front number plate cracked

Pass 24 Oct 2016 86,252 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Oct 2015 80,892 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 80,890 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear tyres has excess cracks on outer walls

Pass 10 Oct 2014 75,097 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 64,220 miles

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

n/s/r tyre beggining to perish 195/65/15 michelin energy saver

o/s/r tyre beggining to perish 195/65/15 michelin energy saver

Fail 21 Oct 2013 64,220 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s/r tyre beggining to perish 195/65/15 michelin energy saver

o/s/r tyre beggining to perish 195/65/15 michelin energy saver

Fail 24 Oct 2012 54,226 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 54,226 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 52,490 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 52,480 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 47,300 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 34,645 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 31,368 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 23,566 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 15,432 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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DC04 UAA is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DC04 UAA, 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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DC04 UAA is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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