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DS04 HGL

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

146,059 mi
Last recorded146,059 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 HGL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 146,059 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front wing rusted

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill rusted and has a plastic cover not allowing full inspection (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill rusted and has a plastic cover not allowing full inspection (6.1.B.2)

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Aug 2017 146,059 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp lens cover (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front wing rusted

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill rusted and has a plastic cover not allowing full inspection (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill rusted and has a plastic cover not allowing full inspection (6.1.B.2)

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Aug 2016 136,490 miles

all 4 wheel arches corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2016 136,490 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all 4 wheel arches corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2015 128,951 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

both outer body sills rusty and are fit with plastic cover

Fail 12 Aug 2015 128,951 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

both outer body sills rusty and are fit with plastic cover

Pass 15 Aug 2014 121,841 miles

corroded scabs to offside sill

Fail 14 Aug 2014 121,840 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corroded scabs to offside sill

Pass 8 Aug 2013 102,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 102,734 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 84,807 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 65,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 21 Jul 2011 65,562 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 31 Jul 2010 50,179 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 50,112 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 45,637 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r sill damaged but does not effect strengh

rear exhaust mount corroded but still secure

Fail 20 Jul 2009 45,609 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r sill damaged but does not effect strengh

rear exhaust mount corroded but still secure

Pass 1 Aug 2008 41,522 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 41,325 miles

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

both front tyres on limit

front pads low

Pass 28 Jul 2007 31,427 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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DS04 HGL is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 HGL, 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 HGL is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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