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DG04 VVS

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,132 mi
Last recorded92,132 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 VVS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2018 92,132 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 3 Feb 2017 90,818 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside sills (5.2.6)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 90,800 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside sills (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 82,369 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 82,369 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 74,395 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 74,351 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 65,996 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 57,425 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 57,425 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 50,082 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 40,377 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 34,088 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 23,826 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 20,967 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 17,388 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 VVS is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VVS, 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 VVS registered?

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

Is DG04 VVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG04 VVS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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