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DG04 VVK

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,720 mi
Last recorded78,720 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 VVK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 78,720 miles

Corrosion in several prescribed areas, Not yet considered excessive at time of test

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT, Inner tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Wing corroded, No sharp edges at time of test

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 78,696 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Corrosion in several prescribed areas, Not yet considered excessive at time of test

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT, Inner tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Wing corroded, No sharp edges at time of test

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 71,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle, at rear and along sills

Fail 25 Jan 2017 71,455 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle, at rear and along sills

Pass 28 Jan 2016 66,909 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexy joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

surface corrosion to underside rear

Pass 26 Jan 2015 60,647 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 54,580 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

rear subframe and suspension rusty

tailpipe and mounting rusty

Pass 30 Jan 2014 54,580 miles

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

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

rear subframe and suspension rusty

tailpipe and mounting rusty

Pass 18 Jan 2013 47,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Jan 2013 47,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2012 39,808 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 39,792 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 32,653 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 26,083 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 21,809 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 17,796 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 13,823 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 VVK is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VVK, 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

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What year was DG04 VVK registered?

DG04 VVK is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 March 2004.

Is DG04 VVK safe to buy?

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