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BD04 HCP

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,026 mi
Last recorded116,026 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 HCP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2021 116,026 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front shocks have limited dampening effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear shocks have limited dampening effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 99,966 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 92,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear sill corroded

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

Offside Rear sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 92,199 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 82,660 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 82,513 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 75,494 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 72,772 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 69,131 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 65,675 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 65,675 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 62,182 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 58,649 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 58,649 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 54,918 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 50,566 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 45,670 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 40,054 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 35,110 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2007 29,073 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres have slight irregular wear on inner edges

Fail 6 Apr 2007 29,073 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyre have slight irregular wear on inner edges

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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BD04 HCP is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BD04 HCP, 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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BD04 HCP is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 April 2004.

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