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DF04 VZU

2004 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,368 mi
Last recorded68,368 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 68,368 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)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 57,629 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 57,629 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 40,476 miles

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

nearside & offside rear tyres deformed on inner edges & cracked on outer edges just meet minimum MOT standards advise replace ASAP

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Jan 2009 40,476 miles

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

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

nearside & offside rear tyres deformed on inner edges & cracked on outer edges just meet minimum MOT standards advise replace ASAP

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2008 22,392 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 19,957 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 VZU is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VZU, 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 VZU registered?

DF04 VZU is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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