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DU54 ZMV

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

150,476 mi
Last recorded150,476 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 ZMV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 150,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and has a repair (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 150,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested n\w (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and has a repair (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 146,454 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 143,507 miles

Central Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Major rust on lower front wing / not effecting sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Heavy rusting on sill corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 133,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf tyre closes to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 118,557 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 112,496 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 112,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 104,208 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 104,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2017 96,218 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 96,218 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 90,495 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 90,495 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 84,557 miles

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 8 Sep 2015 84,557 miles

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

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 13 Sep 2014 78,492 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 78,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres going out of shape on inner edges

Pass 9 Sep 2013 73,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 69,484 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 64,848 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 64,828 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 59,426 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 59,415 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 54,026 miles

both rear inner brake pads appear to be worn

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 7 Sep 2009 54,026 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

both rear inner brake pads appear to be worn

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Sep 2008 50,285 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 41,992 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 ZMV is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZMV, 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 ZMV is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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