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DG54 HWZ

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

175,917 mi
Last recorded175,917 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 HWZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 175,917 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 175,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 168,241 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 168,232 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 157,969 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 157,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 168,766 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 147,378 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 140,998 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 140,984 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 137,495 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both side inner isll coroded.

both side outer sill slight coroded.

slight oil leaking.

Fail 18 Jul 2018 137,495 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both side inner isll coroded.

both side outer sill slight coroded.

slight oil leaking.

Pass 19 Jul 2017 132,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside and nearside inner sills corroded

Offside and nearside sill have covers fitted

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 132,918 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area badly corroded weak and split (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area badly corroded weak and split (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area badly corroded weak and split (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area badly corroded weak and split (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassie out riggers corroded in places (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside coil springs corroded at the top (2.4.C.1b)

Front nearside and offside headlamp plastic lenes covers cloudy

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Strong advise tyre tread worn low at 2.66 mm and inner tread edge worn very low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed webbing frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Strong advise tyre tread worn low at 2.84mm and inner tread edge worn badly (4.1.E.1)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside floor areas corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe is corroded in places (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassie areas and chassie rails along to floor and floor areas are corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassie areas corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside suspension arm are corroded in places (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sill areas and chassie areas corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear strong advise rear nearside and offside wheel arch areas corroded

Strong advise parking brake efficency has only just passed at 18%, min limit is 16%, would advise a brake check may require repair or adjustment

vehicle underside has surface corrosion over all places

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY STRONG ADVISE tread worn very low .2.46mm and inner tread edge very badly worn and scrubbed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY STRONG ADVISE tread worn very low .2.57mm and inner tread edge very badly worn and scrubbed (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 123,648 miles

Both sills starting to rust.

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Underside of vehicle starting to rust.

Pass 7 Sep 2015 104,602 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 97,543 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

centre stop light inop disconnected

Fail 4 Sep 2014 97,543 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

centre stop light inop disconnected

Fail 5 Sep 2013 91,828 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 91,828 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 80,866 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 80,823 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 67,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 67,529 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 55,252 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 55,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 43,895 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 43,786 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 31,750 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 25,698 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)

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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DG54 HWZ is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 DG54 HWZ, 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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DG54 HWZ is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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