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DE04 AOL

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,994 mi
Last recorded128,994 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 AOL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 128,994 miles

underside suspension parts rusty

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 126,859 miles

both cills rusty

suspension parts rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2018 123,505 miles

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

underside rusty in places

underside suspension parts rusty

Fail 25 Sep 2018 123,504 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

underside rusty in places

underside suspension parts rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2017 120,550 miles

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

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

underside sus /parts rusty

Pass 5 Oct 2016 115,829 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)

front subframe corroded

oil leak

rear axle corroded

sump corroded

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 5 Oct 2016 115,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

front subframe corroded

oil leak

rear axle corroded

sump corroded

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2015 109,050 miles

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

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

both front outer sills heavily corroded

chassis corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2015 109,050 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

both front outer sills heavily corroded

chassis corroded

nsr tyre perrished

Fail 22 Aug 2014 103,424 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust tail pipe hanger ex corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2014 103,424 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust tail pipe hanger ex corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2014 101,902 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 97,560 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 May 2012 92,099 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 86,372 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 77,087 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 63,185 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 50,725 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 39,140 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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DE04 AOL is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DE04 AOL, 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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DE04 AOL is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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