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YY54 OVZ

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

154,366 mi
Last recorded154,366 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 OVZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 154,366 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch damaged by corrosion but cover with tape

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 150,404 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 146,202 miles

Both rear shock absorbers getting soft

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 140,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 140,534 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2015 135,694 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 129,072 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 121,721 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 112,677 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 101,039 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 90,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 90,000 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 86,084 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 76,784 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 57,920 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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YY54 OVZ is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YY54 OVZ, 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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YY54 OVZ is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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