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BC04 NVT

2004 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,936 mi
Last recorded104,936 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 NVT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 104,936 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 3 Dec 2024 104,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working n/s & o/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 30 Nov 2023 91,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 91,796 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 89,402 miles

General under body corrosion.

Unable to fully assess outer sills due to covers fitted.

Pass 3 Dec 2021 88,153 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 88,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 87,186 miles

both headlamps discolouring

surface corrosion on both front brake discs

Fail 27 Nov 2020 87,186 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both headlamps discolouring

surface corrosion on both front brake discs

Pass 8 May 2019 85,411 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 68,652 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 44,132 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 41,997 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 39,255 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 36,438 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 33,044 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 29,865 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 25,943 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 22,159 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 17,931 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 13,080 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 7,290 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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BC04 NVT is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BC04 NVT, 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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BC04 NVT is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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