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DU04 VOT

2004 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,013 mi
Last recorded121,013 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 VOT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 121,013 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 113,496 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill to wheel arch (5.2.6)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 113,496 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill to wheel arch (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 106,975 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 93,157 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 82,256 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 72,438 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 61,957 miles

front brake discs worn

front wipers smear

rear brake pads low

rear shockers weak

Pass 29 Mar 2010 50,485 miles

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

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

advise rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Mar 2009 36,271 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 25,203 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 25,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 18,312 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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DU04 VOT is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VOT, 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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What year was DU04 VOT registered?

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

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