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DE04 AOU

2004 Mazda 3

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,549 mi
Last recorded169,549 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 AOU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 169,549 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside and offside sills corroded

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on edges

Offside front and rear wheel arches corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 18 May 2017 156,243 miles

Oil leak ()

Outer and inner sills corroded (nearside and offside)

Fail 18 May 2017 156,243 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak ()

Outer and inner sills corroded (nearside and offside)

Pass 19 May 2016 143,273 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2015 133,587 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2015 133,587 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 May 2014 123,114 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 11 May 2013 110,318 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 92,450 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 79,440 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 79,440 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2010 64,934 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 53,963 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 40,540 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 40,540 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 25,034 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 AOU is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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