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DE54 SXG

2004 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,129 mi
Last recorded100,129 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 SXG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 100,129 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 100,114 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 94,114 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 94,109 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 83,771 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 83,760 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 804,417 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 77,132 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 73,333 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 Oct 2012 66,382 miles

engine appears to have a oil leak

o/s/r tyre outer wall / tyre tread slightly seperating

rear tyres wearing on the inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2011 60,772 miles

Rear tyres slightly edging an rubber starting to crack

Pass 22 Oct 2010 54,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

sills are covered by plastic trim

Pass 22 Oct 2009 48,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise front number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 29 Oct 2008 44,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2007 38,119 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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DE54 SXG is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE54 SXG, 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 DE54 SXG registered?

DE54 SXG is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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