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BF04 NFT

2004 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,823 mi
Last recorded143,823 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 NFT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2022 143,823 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen excessively tinted and visibility through swept area of windscreen seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 127,983 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 127,983 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 124,105 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 124,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 120,836 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 118,722 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 118,711 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 116,164 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 113,702 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 109,180 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 102,809 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Jan 2014 102,793 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2012 96,043 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slight uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2012 91,495 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 86,231 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 86,231 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 80,367 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 72,235 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 63,356 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 56,513 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 NFT is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NFT, 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 NFT is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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