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L839 YCC

2004 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

128,221 mi
Last recorded128,221 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-3115,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL839 YCC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 128,221 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 125,949 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 123,204 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 119,731 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 119,730 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 115,432 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 112,055 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 106,841 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 101,300 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 97,880 miles

Oil leak ()

Suspension components has surface rust

Pass 19 Sep 2016 95,473 miles

Oil leak ()

Suspension components slight surface rust

Pass 22 Sep 2015 94,483 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 92,889 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 90,667 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 88,981 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 87,091 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Sep 2010 85,706 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Jul 2009 84,290 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 82,477 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 82,472 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 80,277 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 77,724 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-3?

Based on 67,760 MOT tests across 8,694 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
4,237
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
8,694
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,172
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,102
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,642
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,510
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,968
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L839 YCC is a 2004 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2004 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 115,183 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-3 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,172 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L839 YCC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda MX-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L839 YCC registered?

L839 YCC is a 2004 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 18 August 2004.

Is L839 YCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L839 YCC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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