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DG04 LME

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,762 mi
Last recorded99,762 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 99,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very very worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 99,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached very very worn (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very very worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 96,192 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WHISHBONE FRONT BUSH HAS PLAY,AT SERVICE LIMIT FOR REPLACEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

advise plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2020 96,071 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WHISHBONE FRONT BUSH HAS PLAY,AT SERVICE LIMIT FOR REPLACEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

advise plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2019 89,217 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective at service limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

advise plastic under sills fitted, and repair to sills and wheel arch painted

Fail 28 Mar 2019 88,677 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL AREA AT THE REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced MAY BE BULB IN WRONG (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL AREA AT THE REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise plastic sill skirts fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2018 83,379 miles

advise sills and rear arches rusting, plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2018 83,255 miles

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

advise sills and rear arches rusting, plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2017 77,633 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 77,633 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 77,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear Bush on arm (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush on arm (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 72,246 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 60,914 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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 Feb 2014 52,316 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 47,245 miles

both front tyres starting to wear inner edges tread cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2012 43,442 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 40,671 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 37,826 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 34,034 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 28,539 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 19,820 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 LME is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DG04 LME, 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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DG04 LME is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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