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DN53 HSG

2004 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,377 mi
Last recorded121,377 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 HSG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 May 2019 121,377 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill end/wheelarch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor edge to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at rear end of subframe mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor edge to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

sill covers fitted not allowing for full inspection of outer sills

Pass 28 Apr 2018 113,386 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre perished

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers have very little damping affect

Pass 3 May 2017 104,892 miles

2 x Front brake back plates excessively corroded

Anti rattle spring missing from O/S/R Inner brake pad

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F Tyre wearing slightly on outer edges & splitting on inner side wall

Pass 12 Apr 2016 95,882 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F Brake Back plates Excessively Corroded

N/S/R & O/S/R Trailing Arm bushes Deteriorating

Fail 12 Apr 2016 95,882 miles

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

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

N/S/F & O/S/F Brake Back plates Excessively Corroded

N/S/R & O/S/R Trailing Arm bushes Deteriorating

Pass 29 Apr 2015 96,663 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 78,742 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

slight play in off side drag link

Pass 6 May 2014 78,742 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in off side drag link

Pass 1 Feb 2013 77,058 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 77,055 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 71,367 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 66,597 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 60,141 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 60,141 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 54,244 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 49,519 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 49,519 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 43,821 miles

n/s/f tyre wall slight damage

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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DN53 HSG is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DN53 HSG, 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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DN53 HSG is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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