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DF53 UCX

2004 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,222 mi
Last recorded69,222 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 UCX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 69,222 miles

front discs corrosion lip

front number plate cracked

offside front anti roll bar linkage has been rubbing on brake pipe

wipers smear

Fail 27 Feb 2013 68,900 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

front discs corrosion lip

front number plate cracked

offside front anti roll bar linkage has been rubbing on brake pipe

wipers smear

Pass 2 Mar 2012 60,381 miles

advise front tyres at 2mm

advise surface corrosion to exhaust

Fail 2 Mar 2012 60,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

advise front tyres at 2mm

advise n/s front wiper split at end

advise surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 4 Mar 2011 51,898 miles

pads low

Fail 4 Mar 2011 51,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

pads low

Pass 2 Mar 2010 43,366 miles

Both front tyres are worn close to tread wear indicators

Damage to the front bumper

Pass 2 Mar 2009 35,656 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 27,880 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 20,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Two front wheels low on tread.

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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DF53 UCX is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DF53 UCX, 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 DF53 UCX registered?

DF53 UCX is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 January 2004.

Is DF53 UCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 UCX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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