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BF54 SXG

2004 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,501 mi
Last recorded84,501 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 SXG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 84,501 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S N N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 84,501 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S N N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 79,053 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 74,042 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 70,531 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 66,236 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 61,644 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2017 61,556 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 57,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 53,735 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 49,708 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 45,933 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 41,988 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 37,161 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 32,478 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 28,092 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 23,923 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2007 19,653 miles

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

off side front tyre 4/2mm

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 SXG is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF54 SXG registered?

BF54 SXG is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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The MOT history for BF54 SXG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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