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DE04 AOY

2004 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,435 mi
Last recorded105,435 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 AOY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 105,435 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 105,435 miles

Central Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 101,288 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 101,288 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 94,921 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 94,921 miles

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 86,879 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 80,209 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 75,289 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 75,289 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 69,148 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 63,698 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front no plate cracked

Pass 2 Sep 2010 57,582 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 51,645 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 45,305 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 38,048 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 33,066 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 AOY is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AOY, 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 AOY registered?

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

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The MOT history for DE04 AOY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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