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YU04 UEC

2004 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

53,182 mi
Last recorded53,182 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 UEC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 53,182 miles

corrosion to o/s sill

Fail 26 Jul 2017 53,182 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to o/s sill

Fail 26 Jul 2017 53,171 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine management light on

Interior mirror missing

N/S Outer central part of sill damaged

Fail 26 Jul 2017 53,165 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine management light on

Interior mirror missing

N/S Outer central part of sill damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2016 40,184 miles

Nearside Outer Centre part of sill damaged

Fail 18 Jul 2016 40,182 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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Centre part of sill damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2015 29,684 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 27,293 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 25,097 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 23,079 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 20,508 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 18,151 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 14,747 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 11,793 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 8,068 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 UEC is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 UEC, 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 UEC registered?

YU04 UEC is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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The MOT history for YU04 UEC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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