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BF54 JDK

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,527 mi
Last recorded116,527 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 JDK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2019 116,527 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 114,628 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 107,110 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

offside outer sill starting to rust

Fail 21 Nov 2017 107,110 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

offside outer sill starting to rust

Pass 14 Dec 2016 96,770 miles

n/s and o/s rear inner sills and sill lips showing signs of corrosion

rear sub frame showing signs of corrosion

Fail 14 Dec 2016 96,768 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s rear inner sills and sill lips showing signs of corrosion

rear sub frame showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2015 83,581 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 72,314 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 72,310 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 70,346 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 70,236 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 63,478 miles

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

rear exhaust mount corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 6 Sep 2011 55,949 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 48,126 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 48,126 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

offside rear tyre cracking inbetween treads

Pass 5 Sep 2009 38,494 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 30,905 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 30,905 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 22,816 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 JDK is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BF54 JDK, 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 JDK is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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