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YU04 UCT

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,699 mi
Last recorded137,699 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 UCT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 137,699 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 117,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 97,793 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 97,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 77,786 miles

advise osr tyre has cut outside wall no cords exposed

Fail 22 Oct 2011 77,764 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

advise osr tyre has cut outside wall no cords exposed

Pass 16 Oct 2010 67,688 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 121,473 miles

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

Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 113,742 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 113,742 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 108,541 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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YU04 UCT is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YU04 UCT, 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 YU04 UCT registered?

YU04 UCT is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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