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YY54 VGP

2004 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

108,866 mi
Last recorded108,866 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 VGP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 108,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

corrosion underneath

Fail 23 Feb 2021 108,866 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

corrosion underneath

Pass 3 Feb 2020 107,405 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 107,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2019 102,969 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 102,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 96,536 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 92,034 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 84,987 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 78,259 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 71,342 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 59,099 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 48,518 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 38,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 38,248 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 31,284 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 24,252 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

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 VGP is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VGP, 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 YY54 VGP registered?

YY54 VGP is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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