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DL04 HZV

2004 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,926 mi
Last recorded96,926 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 HZV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2017 96,926 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floor pans (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded slightly (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre perrishing

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' slight damage (8.3.1d)

brake pedal anti slip slightly deteriorated

engine covers and undertrays fitted

engine management light on and engine mis firing

general corrosion to underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2016 92,220 miles

cover sills fitted not allowing a full inspection

engine management light illuminated

surface corrosion to inner lower sills

Fail 27 Jul 2016 92,220 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake calliper / bleed nipple leaking under pressure (3.6.A.1)

cover sills fitted not allowing a full inspection

engine management light illuminated

surface corrosion to inner lower sills

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is also bald on the inner edge 195/65R15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 85,121 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes. Splitting,debonding and displaying play.

Corrosion located on brake servo.

Corrosion located on vehicle suspension,both lower inner sills,vehicle underbody inc suspension and rear exhaust mounts.

Engine management lamp on.

N/s/r number plate lamp dim.

N/s/r tyre structure cracking,wearing on inner tread edge and unevenly worn on inner tread edge.

Number plates cracking and de-laminating.

O/s/f headlamp beam pattern dim.

Rear suspension bushes splitting,debonding and displaying slight play.

Slight fluxuation detected within both front service brake readings.

Fail 1 Aug 2015 85,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes. Splitting,debonding and displaying play.

Corrosion located on brake servo.

Corrosion located on vehicle suspension,both lower inner sills,vehicle underbody inc suspension and rear exhaust mounts.

Engine management lamp on.

N/s/r number plate lamp dim.

N/s/r tyre structure cracking,wearing on inner tread edge and unevenly worn on inner tread edge.

Number plates cracking and de-laminating.

O/s/f headlamp beam pattern dim.

Rear suspension bushes splitting,debonding and displaying slight play.

Slight fluxuation detected within both front service brake readings.

Pass 1 Aug 2014 76,882 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

EML on

nearside wiper split

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2014 76,882 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

EML on

nearside wiper split

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2013 67,843 miles

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

MIL light on

Pass 14 Jul 2012 62,546 miles

Both front sidelights dim

MIL light on

Pass 20 Aug 2011 57,127 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 57,127 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 50,320 miles

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

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

MIL light on

Pass 15 Aug 2009 40,735 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 33,437 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 26,280 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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DL04 HZV is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DL04 HZV, 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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DL04 HZV is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 August 2004.

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