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DU54 MVK

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,410 mi
Last recorded71,410 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 MVK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2024 71,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underbody corded

Pass 9 Jan 2023 67,892 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody corded

Fail 9 Jan 2023 67,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody corded

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 65,114 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 65,111 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 63,890 miles

both rear tyres perishing on inner sidewalls.

headlight lenses in poor condition.

Fail 9 Oct 2020 63,890 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both rear tyres perishing on inner sidewalls.

headlight lenses in poor condition.

Pass 9 Oct 2019 61,780 miles

Nearside Rear tyre very close to limit and punctured.

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall perishing/splits.

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall perishing/splits.

Fail 3 Oct 2019 61,780 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre very close to limit and punctured.

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall perishing/splits.

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall perishing/splits.

Pass 25 Sep 2018 58,034 miles

outer sills corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2017 54,689 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

outer sills corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2016 52,133 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 48,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension 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)

outer sills corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2014 45,273 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 42,692 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 37,848 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 30,833 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 26,489 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 23,184 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 23,133 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 19,872 miles

o/s/r brake pad lining wearing thin

Pass 22 Aug 2007 15,333 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 MVK is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MVK, 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 DU54 MVK registered?

DU54 MVK is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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