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DU04 VNK

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,092 mi
Last recorded75,092 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 VNK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 75,092 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 70,287 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2011 60,924 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 51,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R tyre close to limit

Fail 2 Jul 2010 51,146 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R tyre close to limit

Pass 16 Apr 2009 37,158 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 37,158 miles

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

nail in o/s rear tyre

slight edge wear on other tyres

Pass 29 Feb 2008 30,470 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 24,743 miles

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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DU04 VNK is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 DU04 VNK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU04 VNK registered?

DU04 VNK is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is DU04 VNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU04 VNK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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