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YR04 ZDZ

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests25 (12 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate48%

Mileage

147,765 mi
Last recorded147,765 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 ZDZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 147,765 miles

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

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 147,765 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 147,751 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag warning lamp on (5.4.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Door damaged slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2017 143,548 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 143,495 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

N/s/r body arch croded excessively

Fail 25 Mar 2017 143,477 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear exhaust box (7.1.1)

N/s/r body arch croded excessively

Pass 21 Mar 2016 139,168 miles

Front Wipers not tested

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Front to rear inner and outer (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Offside Body has slight corrosion Front to rear inner and outer (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 139,133 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Wipers not tested

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Front to rear inner and outer (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Offside Body has slight corrosion Front to rear inner and outer (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 134,752 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)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 134,727 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2014 130,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 130,218 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 125,019 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 124,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 112,634 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 112,634 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 94,259 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 94,259 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 77,260 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 77,260 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

valve cap missing osf

Fail 16 Mar 2009 69,769 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 69,769 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2008 62,345 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 62,345 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 45,290 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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YR04 ZDZ is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48%.

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 YR04 ZDZ, 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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YR04 ZDZ is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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