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DG54 VZL

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,208 mi
Last recorded107,208 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 VZL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 107,208 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 99,857 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 99,857 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 90,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and spliting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre nealy bald on inner tread 205/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre nealy bald on inner tread 205/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 84,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion wing and seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion wing and seal (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 78,524 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 78,524 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 72,237 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 72,237 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 66,578 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 59,120 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2012 47,471 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 42,516 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 42,384 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 33,759 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 25,819 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 17,736 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 11,175 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 VZL is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VZL, 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 DG54 VZL registered?

DG54 VZL is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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