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DG04 MFV

2004 Mazda 3

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

150,279 mi
Last recorded150,279 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 MFV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 150,279 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear wheel arches corroded

underside of vehicle has a lot of corrosion but not excessive yet

Fail 7 Aug 2015 150,178 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear wheel arches corroded

underside of vehicle has a lot of corrosion but not excessive yet

Pass 5 Mar 2014 138,538 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 130,601 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 123,518 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Some front disc corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2011 117,808 miles

Brake imbalance 24%

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs poor

Rear inner brake pads may be low

Pass 5 Mar 2010 100,394 miles

Front brake discs blued

Front wiper blades deteriorating

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 80,449 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 64,375 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 56,935 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 MFV is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MFV, 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 MFV registered?

DG04 MFV is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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