CarVerify

Free Car Check

DG04 KVC

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

101,643 mi
Last recorded101,643 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 KVC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 101,643 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 93,478 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 123,379 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded, covers fitted

all suspension components and subframes corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2024 123,379 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded, covers fitted

all suspension components and subframes corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2023 85,189 miles

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

all suspension components corroded

corrosion to sills, covers fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2023 85,189 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

all suspension components corroded

corrosion to sills, covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2022 83,993 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all suspension components corroded

front exhaust heatshield deteriorated

outer sill covers fitted, some corrosion to nearside front

Fail 29 Mar 2022 83,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all suspension components corroded

front exhaust heatshield deteriorated

outer sill covers fitted, some corrosion to nearside front

Pass 10 Mar 2021 82,565 miles

rear exhaust bkt broken but exhaust secure

slight wear in nearside inner tie rod

Pass 28 Feb 2020 81,108 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake discs faces corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2019 79,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also deteriorated, 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 77,297 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

engine noisy

various under body corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2017 75,729 miles

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

Nearside Inner sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2016 72,069 miles

Exhaust hangers corroded

Item removed from drivers view

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under tray fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2016 72,069 miles

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

Exhaust hangers corroded

Item removed from drivers view

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under tray fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2015 68,143 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2015 68,143 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2014 63,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 7 Apr 2014 63,278 miles

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 4 Apr 2013 59,622 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2012 55,029 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 38,731 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 26,927 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2009 11,619 miles

front tyres slight cracking outer sdge

Pass 23 Feb 2007 9,201 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
Full Mazda 3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DG04 KVC is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DG04 KVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DG04 KVC?

You can check the full history of DG04 KVC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DG04 KVC registered?

DG04 KVC is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is DG04 KVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG04 KVC shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DG04 KVC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DG04 KVC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.