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DE04 AOT

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,907 mi
Last recorded149,907 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 AOT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 149,907 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 135,677 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2017 135,677 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 121,800 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 107,571 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 106,859 miles

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

offside rear door trim is loose

engine sump is heavily corroded and has gone porus causing an oil leak!

Fail 22 Mar 2014 106,859 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside rear door trim is loose

engine sump is heavily corroded and has gone porus causing an oil leak!

Pass 19 Mar 2013 104,367 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 97,941 miles

rear tyres out of shape on tread

Pass 19 Mar 2011 90,689 miles

rear brake discs pitted

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 13 Mar 2010 79,461 miles

front pads low front discs worn corroded

front tyres close on limit

play at rack

rear exhaust hanger corroded

slight noise at both rear wheels not bearing

stepping on osr tyre inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2009 70,421 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 70,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 69,175 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 67,770 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 AOT is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AOT, 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 DE04 AOT registered?

DE04 AOT is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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