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BF54 SYH

2004 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,740 mi
Last recorded84,740 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2020 84,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch and outer sill inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch and sill front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 81,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded but not dangerous

Pass 21 Apr 2018 78,216 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill and rear wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill and rear wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 77,818 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill and rear wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill and rear wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 74,167 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 67,606 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 62,494 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 62,494 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2014 56,421 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 49,351 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 42,434 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 35,574 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 35,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 May 2010 31,239 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 25,331 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 19,184 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 17,389 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 SYH is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SYH, 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 SYH is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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