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2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

146,248 mi
Last recorded146,248 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2024 146,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front fog lights damaged, offside not working.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are worn on inner edges and cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 138,083 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres have 3mm of tread remaining. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Satnav from centre of screen. ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fog light lens broken.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt And centre belt. ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog light damaged and not working.

Underside and suspension components corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 138,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres have 3mm of tread remaining. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Satnav from centre of screen. ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fog light lens broken.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt And centre belt. ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog light damaged and not working.

Underside and suspension components corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 130,753 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

covers fitted

hand brake just meets limit

suspension components corroded

under body corrosion

Fail 29 Dec 2022 130,753 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Dec 2021 124,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside front fog light not working.

Fail 30 Dec 2021 124,416 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside front fog light not working.

Pass 16 Dec 2020 112,175 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills coroding

o/s outer sill corroding

Fail 15 Dec 2020 112,175 miles

Nearside Body insecure outer sill trim (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills coroding

o/s outer sill corroding

Pass 2 Jan 2020 106,034 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge within limits at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 90,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 90,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 78,213 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

both outer sills are blistered

both outer sills are plastic covered unable to fully inspect

engine management light on dash

Fail 8 Jan 2018 78,211 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall cracked all round outer (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

both outer sills are blistered

both outer sills are plastic covered unable to fully inspect

engine management light on dash

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 67,074 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

both outer sills have plastic covers fitted

Fail 28 Dec 2016 67,074 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

both outer sills have plastic covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2016 61,657 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 56,132 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 50,987 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 50,987 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 46,466 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 46,466 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 40,803 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 32,341 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 27,709 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge

NSR tyre wearing on inside edge & stepped on inside edge

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 15 Dec 2008 23,051 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 19,743 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 15,135 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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BF04 NFL is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BF04 NFL, 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 NFL is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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