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BF54 JDX

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

148,149 mi
Last recorded148,149 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 JDX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 148,149 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 148,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 140,836 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2016 140,823 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2015 133,869 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 129,830 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 129,810 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 119,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing low

slight play to o/s/f link end

Fail 18 Feb 2013 119,914 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing low

slight play to o/s/f link end

Pass 9 Feb 2012 109,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play to front lower arm bushs

slight play to n/s/f link end

Fail 2 Feb 2012 109,346 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play to front lower arm bushs

slight play to n/s/f link end

Pass 31 Jan 2011 92,437 miles

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

surface rust on both front brake discs but braking effort was very good and balanced

Pass 16 Sep 2010 88,324 miles

chip in windscreen

front tyres wearing low

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 28 Sep 2009 69,281 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 42,282 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 42,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear brake pads low but ok for mot

Fail 28 Sep 2007 22,212 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 22,212 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)

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 JDX is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 JDX, 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 JDX is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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