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YY54 VRK

2004 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,386 mi
Last recorded129,386 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 VRK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 129,386 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion o/s/f wing

Fail 31 May 2017 129,386 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion o/s/f wing

Pass 6 May 2016 113,762 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 99,137 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)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 99,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 86,783 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 86,783 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 82,557 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 69,795 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 55,625 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 50,582 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 42,259 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 32,632 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 26,112 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 VRK is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VRK, 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 VRK registered?

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

Is YY54 VRK safe to buy?

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