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BF54 GUO

2004 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

110,075 mi
Last recorded110,075 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 GUO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2021 110,075 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (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 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle, anti roll bar, suspension components are corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2020 105,802 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 98,921 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 89,270 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 78,917 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 68,691 miles

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

damage to rear end n/s floor to sill edge

Fail 29 Sep 2016 68,691 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to rear end n/s floor to sill edge

Pass 19 Sep 2015 57,343 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 51,152 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 44,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 38,959 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 32,429 miles

n/s/f top shock area noisey when steering turned onto a lock

o/s/r tyre uneven tread wear

Pass 22 Sep 2010 28,868 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 24,168 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 19,509 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 13,069 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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BF54 GUO is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BF54 GUO, 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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BF54 GUO is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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