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DC04 UNU

2004 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,800 mi
Last recorded92,800 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 UNU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2020 92,800 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 88,445 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 88,445 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function n/s o/s covers (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 81,101 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 73,905 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge(205/50 17)replace as soon as possible

Pass 9 Aug 2016 70,077 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2015 65,739 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 65,739 miles

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

tyre 205 50 zr17 93w

Pass 7 Aug 2014 62,025 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 57,819 miles

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

slight damage to offside front tyre rim protector

Pass 7 Aug 2012 53,416 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 48,894 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 43,217 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 38,916 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 33,102 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 30,555 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 30,552 miles

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

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 UNU is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UNU, 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 UNU is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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