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DF53 UST

2004 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,276 mi
Last recorded86,276 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2017 86,276 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 86,232 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 81,097 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner (3.5.1i)

handbrake efficiency just met

rear trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate

slight bit of surface rust under body

Pass 19 May 2015 70,703 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 60,633 miles

***NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT***

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 57,893 miles

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

offside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 17 Jun 2013 57,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 10 May 2012 54,826 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2011 49,842 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 38,430 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 30,113 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 24,072 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 18,194 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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DF53 UST is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DF53 UST, 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 UST registered?

DF53 UST is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 January 2004.

Is DF53 UST safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 UST shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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