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DE04 APU

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

103,675 mi
Last recorded103,675 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 APU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 103,675 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear arch corroded

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear arch corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 101,463 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

Fail 26 Jul 2022 101,463 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

Pass 30 Jul 2021 97,595 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 97,578 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached both lights. (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 92,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 80,410 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge about 3mm and is wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 75,109 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 67,357 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 59,750 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 41,528 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 41,528 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 45,611 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 45,611 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 41,407 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 36,950 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 31,723 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 24,234 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 20,928 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 17,499 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 13,794 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 APU is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 APU, 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 APU is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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