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DS04 HFH

2004 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

136,846 mi
Last recorded136,846 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 HFH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 136,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 126,007 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2018 126,003 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2017 108,493 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch / outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch / outer sill (2.4.A.3)

outer sill covers fitted NOT allowing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 19 Jul 2017 108,493 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wheel arch / outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arch / outer sill (2.4.A.3)

outer sill covers fitted NOT allowing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 19 Jul 2017 108,493 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wheel arch / outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arch / outer sill (2.4.A.3)

outer sill covers fitted NOT allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 6 Jul 2016 96,444 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill / lower quarter panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill / lower quarter panel (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f upper strut top mount noisy when turning

Fail 5 Jul 2016 96,444 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill / lower quarter panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill / lower quarter panel (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f tyre side wall cracked / perished

n/s/f upper strut top mount noisy when turning

Pass 20 Jul 2015 88,707 miles

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

engine management light on

rear tyre wear uneven

Pass 7 Jul 2014 83,314 miles

N/S/R tyre getting low on inner edge

both front tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Fail 7 Jul 2014 83,314 miles

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

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

N/S/R tyre getting low on inner edge

both front tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 8 Jul 2013 76,760 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 76,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 69,370 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 69,280 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 61,834 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 61,833 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 53,698 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)

front number plate slightly insecure

offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2009 45,807 miles

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

front no plate fixing coming loose one end

Pass 30 Jun 2008 36,139 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 24,477 miles

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

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

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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DS04 HFH is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DS04 HFH, 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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DS04 HFH is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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