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DF04 VZT

2004 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

113,976 mi
Last recorded113,976 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 VZT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2020 113,976 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 104,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 89,569 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 70,782 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 70,781 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2016 58,346 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 May 2015 38,143 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 38,143 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2014 34,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside front tyre outer sidewall cut but not exposing ply or cords (205/50 ZR17 93W)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2014 34,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre outer sidewall cut but not exposing ply or cords (205/50 ZR17 93W)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 30,152 miles

both rear tyres uneven wear on inner edges

Pass 13 Jun 2012 21,268 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 18,454 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 15,979 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 14,343 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 11,000 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 8,782 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 VZT is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VZT, 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 VZT registered?

DF04 VZT is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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