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BF54 JFN

2004 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

104,094 mi
Last recorded104,094 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 JFN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 104,094 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 99,501 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 91,971 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 91,937 miles

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

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 87,493 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 83,062 miles

Body has slight corrosion all 4 wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

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

all exhaust system deteriorated front to rear

Pass 27 Feb 2017 75,768 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Feb 2017 75,768 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Feb 2016 70,234 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both w rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 Feb 2015 63,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 59,413 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 54,441 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 48,867 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 44,056 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 36,264 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 29,522 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 22,918 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 JFN is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 JFN, 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 JFN is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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