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BF04 NFR

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

121,632 mi
Last recorded121,632 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 121,632 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 115,145 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 115,145 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 110,310 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 106,121 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 106,112 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 100,493 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 95,603 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 95,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 88,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 82,187 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 82,187 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 74,656 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear lens cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2014 74,656 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear lens cracked

Pass 12 Apr 2013 67,611 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 61,219 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 55,827 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 55,827 miles

Front 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)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 48,510 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 48,510 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 40,878 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 32,659 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 26,757 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 NFR is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NFR, 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 NFR is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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