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DF04 VNS

2004 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,461 mi
Last recorded111,461 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 VNS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 111,461 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

noisey pulley on engine

Pass 16 Aug 2019 107,090 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 107,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 102,072 miles

both front lower suspension arms, rear rubber bushes perishing,splits and cracks.

Pass 17 Aug 2017 96,525 miles

offside rear tyre tread,stepping on inner edge

slight crack in exhaust middle box,connecting pipe,requires welding up

Fail 16 Aug 2017 96,525 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working side repeater, (1.4.A.2c)

offside rear tyre tread,stepping on inner edge

slight crack in exhaust middle box,connecting pipe,requires welding up

Pass 22 Aug 2016 88,121 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

damage to nearside front wing and bumper

Fail 20 Aug 2016 88,120 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe bracket (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

damage to nearside front wing and bumper

Pass 18 Aug 2015 80,658 miles

both front tyres worn inside edge

Pass 19 Aug 2014 73,378 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 64,294 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 57,702 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)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 57,702 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 52,047 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 46,156 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 46,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 39,667 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 32,050 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 23,523 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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DF04 VNS is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DF04 VNS, 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 DF04 VNS registered?

DF04 VNS is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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