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2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,142 mi
Last recorded78,142 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 VZW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 78,142 miles

Offside front anti-roll bar linkage has play

Offside front tyre worn to tread depth limit and devoid of tread on inner edge

Rear subframe and suspension arms corroding

Sills corroding (inner and outer

Fail 12 Aug 2019 78,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill/wheel arch/closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill/wheel arch/closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre worn to tread depth limit and devoid of tread on inner edge

Rear subframe and suspension arms corroding

Sills corroding (inner and outer

Pass 14 Aug 2018 73,891 miles

all rear suspension components corroded

general underbody corrosion

n/s headlamp pattern poor

Fail 13 Aug 2018 73,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

all rear suspension components corroded

general underbody corrosion

n/s headlamp pattern poor

Pass 26 May 2017 67,521 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 61,720 miles

Advancing corrosion to rear suspension subframe and components

All steering and suspension joint dust covers deteriorating

Both front brake hose ferules corroding

Corrosion to inner sill seams, rear chassis rails, subframes and components

Front brake pads and discs wearing close to service limits

N/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and close to service limits

N/s/r tyre worn unevenly and carcass deteriorating

O/s/r door check strap inoperative

Service wear to rear brake discs

Some evidence of corrosion to rear inner arch areas, liners preventing full examination

Some uneven wear to o/s/r tyre

Fail 25 May 2016 61,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner/ outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner /outer sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Some uneven wear to o/s/r tyre

Advancing corrosion to rear suspension subframe and components

All steering and suspension joint dust covers deteriorating

Both front brake hose ferules corroding

Corrosion to inner sill seams, rear chassis rails, subframes and components

Front brake pads and discs wearing close to service limits

N/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and close to service limits

N/s/r tyre worn unevenly and carcass deteriorating

O/s/r door check strap inoperative

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination

Service wear to rear brake discs

Some evidence of corrosion to rear inner arch areas, liners preventing full examination

Pass 5 May 2015 56,693 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 53,446 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 49,425 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 45,601 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 40,791 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 35,762 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 31,098 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 25,295 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 17,837 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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YY04 VZW is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue 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 YY04 VZW, 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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YY04 VZW is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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