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corrosion of front and rear suspension coil springs
corrosion of n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs
corrosion of n/s/f and o/s/f flexible brake hoses ferules
corrosion of n/s/f n/s/r o/s/r wheel arch
general corrosion of n/s and o/s floor/sills
general corrosion under vehicle front and rear suspension subframe ect
noises around front of engine when running
plastic covers on n/s/ and o/s outer sills obscuring sills
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
corrosion of front and rear suspension coil springs
corrosion of n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs
corrosion of n/s/f and o/s/f flexible brake hoses ferules
corrosion of n/s/f n/s/r o/s/r wheel arch
general corrosion of n/s and o/s floor/sills
general corrosion under vehicle front and rear suspension subframe ect
plastic covers on n/s/ and o/s outer sills obscuring sills
corrosion of n/s and o/s outer sills plastic covers on outer sills not able to fully check sills
general corrosion of rear suspension/subframe
general corrosion under vehicle
handbrake efficient just met requirements
n/s/f wing/arch corroded
n/s/r and o/s/r wing/wheel arches corroded
some corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs
some corrosion to rear suspension coil springs n/s an o/s
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both and osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust system corroded
sill covers fitted
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner/outer sill (large section) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner/outer sill(large section) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both and osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust system corroded
sill covers fitted
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill/arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Sill covers fitted
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))
inner and outer sills corroded
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))
inner and outer sills corroded
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear outer wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
all exhaust and mountings are corroded
fuel filler and breather pipes are corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear outer wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
all exhaust and mountings are corroded
fuel filler and breather pipes are corroded
Underneath corroded
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Underneath corroded
Exhaust system corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Body has slight corrosion both sides inner sills (6.1.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear tyres perished
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
all brake discs slightly pitted
sill guards and splash guards limiting access to prescribed areas
o/s front tyre slight cut in sidewall
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BF54 SXU is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 SXU, 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 SXU is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 September 2004.
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