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BD04 PKU

2004 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,648 mi
Last recorded107,648 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 PKU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 107,648 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front inner brake pads getting low

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge (stepped design tyre)

rear inner brake pads getting low

Fail 14 Jul 2015 107,648 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

front inner brake pads getting low

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge (stepped design tyre)

rear inner brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Jul 2014 101,128 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn low patches on inner edge (stepped tyre)

offside rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge (stepped tyre)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 95,189 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 95,187 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 87,688 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 4 Jul 2012 87,688 miles

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

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

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

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 16 Jul 2011 80,695 miles

rear brake discs worn

Fail 16 Jul 2011 80,695 miles

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Fail 10 Jul 2010 70,811 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 70,811 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 61,974 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2008 50,710 miles

cossion to exhaust system

slight noise from osr wheel when rotated

Pass 16 Aug 2007 48,730 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 48,103 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 PKU is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PKU, 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 PKU is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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