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DE53 OYH

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,810 mi
Last recorded105,810 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 OYH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 105,810 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 105,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 98,975 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 98,975 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 92,627 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 92,627 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 85,751 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014
Fail 15 Mar 2014

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 65,989 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 59,829 miles

o/s/r brake flexi scuffed

rear tyres wear on inner edges

slight imbalance on front brakes

slight play o/s/r anti roll bar drop link

Fail 21 Mar 2011 59,827 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r brake flexi scuffed

rear tyres wear on inner edges

slight imbalance on front brakes

slight play o/s/r anti roll bar drop link

Pass 22 Mar 2010 53,920 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 53,240 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 45,808 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 37,770 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 29,073 miles

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

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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DE53 OYH is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DE53 OYH, 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 DE53 OYH registered?

DE53 OYH is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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