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DE54 ZTV

2004 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,973 mi
Last recorded48,973 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 ZTV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 48,973 miles

engine management light on

Fail 28 Oct 2016 48,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine light on

Pass 8 Dec 2015 47,287 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre punctured

engine management lamp on

exhaust system rusted

Fail 8 Dec 2015 47,287 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre punctured

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine management lamp on

exhaust system rusted

Pass 7 Nov 2014 44,409 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 40,090 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 40,090 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 38,384 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 38,383 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 33,400 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 33,400 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 31,415 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 31,415 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 28,563 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 25,260 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 22,057 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)

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 ZTV is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 DE54 ZTV, 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 ZTV registered?

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

Is DE54 ZTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE54 ZTV shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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