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BC04 YZD

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,084 mi
Last recorded100,084 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 100,084 miles

braking vibration

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Aug 2016 93,341 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear inner pads low

Fail 3 Aug 2016 93,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear inner pads low

Pass 27 Jul 2015 85,091 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 75,557 miles

Advise: offside front brake binding slightly

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 67,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 55,983 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Oct 2010 48,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2009 42,160 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 33,556 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 33,514 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 24,963 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 YZD 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 83.3%.

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 YZD, 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 YZD registered?

BC04 YZD is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 August 2004.

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