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DG04 KVY

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

133,280 mi
Last recorded133,280 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 KVY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 133,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

interior mirror missing

Fail 30 Mar 2022 133,280 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

interior mirror missing

Pass 6 Apr 2021 128,207 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

interior mirror missing

Fail 29 Mar 2021 120,698 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

interior mirror missing

Pass 1 Apr 2020 110,745 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside outer door sill corroded

rear of offside front wheel arch corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2020 110,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced headlight deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced headlight deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside outer door sill corroded

rear of offside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2019 98,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 97,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 82,823 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 82,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 67,670 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 67,668 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 51,583 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 51,583 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 27 May 2015 44,425 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 34,771 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 34,769 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 32,160 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 28,977 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 25,333 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 20,659 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 20,184 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 16,448 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 12,537 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack around tread edges

Pass 21 Mar 2007 9,331 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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DG04 KVY is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DG04 KVY, 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 DG04 KVY registered?

DG04 KVY is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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