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DE04 CFA

2004 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,859 mi
Last recorded102,859 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 102,859 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 100,747 miles

both inner sills corroded

front wipers starting to deteriorate

Fail 26 Apr 2017 100,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure snapped at the top (2.7.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both inner sills corroded

front wipers starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 May 2016 98,386 miles

r/o/s tyre perished

Fail 25 May 2016 98,383 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket snapped (7.1.1)

r/o/s tyre perished

Pass 26 May 2015 92,329 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2015 92,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 86,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 22 May 2014 86,632 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 22 May 2013 81,800 miles

slight wear on edges of n/s/f tyre

Pass 22 May 2012 75,908 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 66,485 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 50,371 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 50,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2009 39,490 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 30,020 miles

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

offside front tyre worn

Pass 25 May 2007 17,489 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 CFA 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 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CFA, 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 CFA is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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