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BC04 YYX

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,184 mi
Last recorded157,184 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 YYX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2016 157,184 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (5.2.6)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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Pass 11 Aug 2015 152,147 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 152,147 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 144,672 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear both sides brake pads low but not below1.5mm

Pass 17 Aug 2013 137,881 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)

tail pipe bracket broken

Fail 6 Aug 2013 137,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

tail pipe bracket broken

Pass 2 Aug 2012 129,828 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 121,015 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 107,200 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 90,521 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 75,100 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 57,610 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 YYX is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YYX, 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 BC04 YYX registered?

BC04 YYX is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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