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BD04 NTN

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,939 mi
Last recorded183,939 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 NTN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 183,939 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 171,376 miles

floor sections corroded

sills corroded

suspect noise from front suspension

suspension components corroded

wheel arches corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2017 171,376 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

floor sections corroded

sills corroded

suspect noise from front suspension

suspension components corroded

wheel arches corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2016 155,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit becoming bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 155,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit becoming bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 141,651 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 141,651 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 7 Jul 2014 126,804 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 110,598 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 110,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

1st aid repair to rear silencer bracket

Pass 19 Jul 2012 94,373 miles

front discs corroded

front number plate plinth slightly loose

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge

oil level on minimum

small stone chip on front windscreen

Pass 15 Jul 2011 81,005 miles

Both front brake discs are badly corroded.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 67,791 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 67,791 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 57,162 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs starting to show signs of corrsion

front number plate plinth slightly loose on o/s/f

oil level between min and max

Pass 23 Jul 2008 47,462 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 47,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 35,776 miles

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

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 NTN is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NTN, 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 NTN is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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