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DU54 MVG

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,679 mi
Last recorded147,679 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 MVG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 147,679 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 123,536 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 123,536 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 123,479 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill has excessive corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both o/s and n/s inner bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both o/s and n/s inner sills have slight surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 119,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 119,371 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside registration plate lamp not working

Pass 6 Sep 2017 114,923 miles

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion O/S N/S (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 114,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion O/S N/S (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 111,410 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 106,374 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 100,337 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 100,337 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 94,191 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 83,692 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 83,692 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 75,247 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 75,247 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 67,278 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 59,877 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 49,611 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 49,611 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 38,381 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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DU54 MVG is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 DU54 MVG, 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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DU54 MVG is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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