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DC53 CVH

2004 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,665 mi
Last recorded124,665 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 CVH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 124,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 116,674 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 116,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 114,797 miles

front to rear brake pads

Pass 6 Dec 2014 112,486 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 101,273 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 Dec 2012 90,388 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inside edges

front exhaust flexi split/worn

rear exhaust hanger broken - exhaust still well supported

Pass 12 Dec 2011 81,927 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 75,264 miles

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)

Pass 21 May 2009 62,189 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 47,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Nov 2007 46,927 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 36,919 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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DC53 CVH is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DC53 CVH, 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 DC53 CVH registered?

DC53 CVH is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 February 2004.

Is DC53 CVH safe to buy?

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