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BD04 KTJ

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,464 mi
Last recorded179,464 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 KTJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 179,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2017 179,464 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

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

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2016 167,850 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Apr 2016 160,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 147,120 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 132,148 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 123,676 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 117,004 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 116,728 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 102,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2011 89,665 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2010 75,044 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edges cracking in sidewalls and nearing limit

offside rear tyre worn on edges cracking in sidewalls and nearing limit

Pass 4 Apr 2009 59,482 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 45,934 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 45,934 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 39,219 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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BD04 KTJ is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BD04 KTJ, 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 KTJ is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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