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DG54 MXA

2004 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

176,876 mi
Last recorded176,876 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 MXA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 176,876 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 175,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 169,884 miles

Offside Rear sill rusty

Nearside Rear sill rusty

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 160,378 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 145,860 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 145,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 125,783 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 125,261 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 106,686 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 92,673 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 81,175 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 61,665 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 51,836 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 38,456 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 32,040 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 24,766 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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DG54 MXA is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DG54 MXA, 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 MXA is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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