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YR54 VKK

2004 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

73,368 mi
Last recorded73,368 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 VKK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 73,368 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 73,368 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 70,126 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 70,126 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside and nearside chassis out riggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 65,996 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 64,289 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 63,337 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 63,336 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 61,591 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 61,591 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2013 59,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 59,218 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 54,922 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 51,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 51,048 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 45,087 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 39,098 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 31,193 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 23,327 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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YR54 VKK is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YR54 VKK, 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 YR54 VKK registered?

YR54 VKK is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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