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YR54 VLG

2004 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

199,431 mi
Last recorded199,431 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 VLG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 199,431 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 199,420 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 186,361 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside and nearside outer sills corroded but can not be fully assessed due to plastic over cover

Fail 13 Dec 2019 186,361 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside and nearside outer sills corroded but can not be fully assessed due to plastic over cover

Pass 12 Dec 2018 176,391 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 158,362 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 127,476 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 104,205 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

damage to o/s/f outer sill

Fail 18 Dec 2015 104,205 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

damage to o/s/f outer sill

Pass 15 Dec 2014 97,648 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front pads 80% worn on n/s

Pass 13 Dec 2013 89,413 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

n/s wiper blade starting to split

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 17 Dec 2012 82,168 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 66,632 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 62,896 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 51,414 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 42,648 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 VLG is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR54 VLG registered?

YR54 VLG is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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