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DF04 VNW

2004 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,006 mi
Last recorded107,006 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2010
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 VNW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2010 107,006 miles

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

offside front headlamp letting in water

Fail 19 Mar 2010 107,006 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside front headlamp letting in water

Fail 24 Apr 2009 86,831 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 86,831 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 63,348 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 63,348 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 41,690 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 VNW is a 2004 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VNW, 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 VNW registered?

DF04 VNW is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 July 2004.

Is DF04 VNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF04 VNW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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