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BF04 NFC

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,861 mi
Last recorded116,861 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 NFC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 116,861 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 116,861 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 111,524 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

oil level low

Fail 18 Oct 2019 111,430 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

oil level low

Pass 20 Oct 2018 104,050 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 96,770 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Oct 2016 87,877 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted to vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre scrubbing on inside edge

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in it

Offside Front Tyre scrubbing on inside edge

Pass 23 Oct 2015 78,688 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 69,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

nearside rear tyre slightly stepped

Pass 24 Oct 2013 63,360 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 60,259 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 56,899 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 56,899 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 52,537 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 47,973 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 41,864 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 37,678 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 31,309 miles

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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BF04 NFC is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BF04 NFC, 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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BF04 NFC is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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