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DV04 FLL

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,545 mi
Last recorded138,545 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 FLL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 138,545 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both rear wheel arches corroded but not causing a sharp edge or projection (6.1.B.2)

Both rear wheel arches covered with masking tape

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Under body surface slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 138,282 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view excessively worn wiper blade damage (8.3.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front exhaust hanger bracket corroded and broken

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

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

Offside Front chassis section corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Oil leak sump badly corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 129,713 miles

Offside Front Chassis rail under footwell slight corrosion

Plastic covers on sills both sides not allowing full inspection.

Rear Both rear arches corroded, edges not smooth.

Rear Handbrake performance low. Passed but requires attention.

Fail 28 Jun 2016 129,712 miles

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

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

Offside Front Chassis rail under footwell slight corrosion

Plastic covers on sills both sides not allowing full inspection.

Rear Both rear arches corroded, edges not smooth.

Rear Handbrake performance low. Passed but requires attention.

Pass 10 Jun 2015 121,929 miles

Slight corrosion on offside outer sill lower edge.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 114,590 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 114,589 miles

Centre Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 106,899 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 Jun 2012 98,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 98,914 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 91,617 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 82,058 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 82,058 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 68,088 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 55,391 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 50,391 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 40,729 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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DV04 FLL is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DV04 FLL, 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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DV04 FLL is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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