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DG04 PJJ

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,737 mi
Last recorded74,737 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 May 2024 74,737 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2023 74,339 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ACTIVE

Fail 24 Apr 2023 74,338 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195-65-R15-91H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE LIGHT ACTIVE

Pass 22 Apr 2022 73,363 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 73,363 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 71,723 miles

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

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

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

underside corrosion

Fail 17 Apr 2021 71,720 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

underside corrosion

Fail 31 Mar 2021 71,719 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT (BULB )NOT WORKING WITH IGNITION ON ,AND AFTER STARTING ? (8.2.1.2 (h))

ADVISE Under body , suspension components ,etc corroded

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 71,708 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction LIGHT STAYING ON (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

ADVISE Under body , suspension components ,etc corroded

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 68,870 miles

Rear both rear tyres are getting low down too 3mm...legal limit is 1.6mm

Fail 20 Feb 2020 68,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm low inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge low (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both front tyres are getting low down too 3mm..legal limit is 1.6mm

Pass 11 Jan 2019 63,133 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 59,293 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 59,293 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 54,969 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 50,564 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 45,832 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 38,350 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 29,455 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 19,981 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 9,770 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 9,755 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 7,808 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 7,077 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 PJJ is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJJ, 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 PJJ is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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