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DF04 AUK

2004 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

108,413 mi
Last recorded108,413 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 AUK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 108,413 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body both sides covered with under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 108,413 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body both sides covered with under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 105,600 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 105,546 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 100,140 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 97,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

all suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2017 90,177 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 80,771 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 71,452 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exaust coroded and hangers

over sills fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2014 67,446 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 65,054 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 62,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on inside edge NO CORDS

Pass 6 Jun 2011 55,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 48,836 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 42,521 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 34,133 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 25,704 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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DF04 AUK is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 DF04 AUK, 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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DF04 AUK is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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