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DC53 EGF

2004 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,038 mi
Last recorded123,038 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 EGF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 123,038 miles

slight corrosion on sills

Fail 31 Jan 2014 123,035 miles

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

slight corrosion on sills

Fail 26 Jan 2013 115,032 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 115,032 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 103,809 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 92,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 80,587 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 80,587 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seats fitted too n/s and o/s passanger seats

Pass 22 Jan 2009 68,003 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 55,043 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 42,427 miles

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

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 EGF is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DC53 EGF, 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 EGF registered?

DC53 EGF is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 January 2004.

Is DC53 EGF safe to buy?

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