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BF54 SWY

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,285 mi
Last recorded72,285 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 SWY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 13 May 2019 72,285 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 69,645 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 65,269 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 61,376 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 57,367 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 46,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2013 41,723 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 36,617 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 32,498 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 28,437 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 27,910 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 24,201 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 20,700 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 17,474 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 SWY is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SWY, 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 SWY registered?

BF54 SWY is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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