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BF54 SXY

2004 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

103,890 mi
Last recorded103,890 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 103,890 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 103,890 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 100,648 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front wings coroded to holes

Fail 25 Nov 2021 100,648 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front wings coroded to holes

Pass 24 Nov 2020 97,838 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust coroded

underside of vehicle in general is coroded

Pass 6 Nov 2019 96,069 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust coroded

Pass 7 Nov 2018 90,795 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s outer sill coroded but not considered excessive

Pass 30 Oct 2017 85,679 miles

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

cut in o/s/r tyre no cords exposed

exhaust system in general is coroded

Pass 4 Nov 2016 81,046 miles

Nearside Front bottom arm bush worn

wiper blades smearing

Pass 2 Nov 2015 74,549 miles

both front brake disks lipped

both front wipers deteriated

Pass 10 Nov 2014 65,773 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2014 64,099 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 54,474 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 54,474 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 48,894 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 43,378 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 39,291 miles

Rear pads 3-4mm

Pass 24 Aug 2009 35,756 miles

Nearside and Offside rear tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 1 Sep 2008 32,727 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 29,783 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 SXY is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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