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BF54 SWN

2004 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,476 mi
Last recorded139,476 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 SWN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 139,476 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s sills has signs of corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f & o/s/f inner floor to sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 139,476 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s sills has signs of corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f & o/s/f inner floor to sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 123,700 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 108,867 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 89,311 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 72,915 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 52,386 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 43,424 miles

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

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

Rear tyres rubber cracking

Fail 8 Oct 2012 43,424 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear tyres rubber cracking

Pass 6 Oct 2011 37,494 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 37,493 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 32,039 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 27,456 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 22,811 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 17,367 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 SWN is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SWN, 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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What year was BF54 SWN registered?

BF54 SWN is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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