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BD04 PLU

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

89,771 mi
Last recorded89,771 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 89,771 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 89,285 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 89,285 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded and soft when pressed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 88,144 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 86,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose corroded no sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 85,008 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 83,439 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 82,462 miles

drivers door strap broken

Pass 23 Apr 2019 79,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front DOOR CHECK STRAP BROKEN

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 77,079 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 73,810 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 70,217 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 65,385 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 60,118 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 54,781 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 54,781 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 51,313 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 51,313 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 46,370 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 40,934 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 35,290 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 29,551 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 23,720 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 PLU is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 PLU, 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 PLU is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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