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BF54 YFH

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,096 mi
Last recorded117,096 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 YFH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2024 117,096 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 111,460 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion to rear underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2022 105,441 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General corrosion throughout

Headlight lenses and images poor

Offside rear wheel arch to sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 97,578 miles

General corrosion throughout

Headlight lenses poor

Offside rear wheel arch to sill corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2020 85,397 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 73,893 miles

Both sides rear tyres wearing out of shape and cracked in tread

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 69,445 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 63,632 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 55,321 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 47,440 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 42,399 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 38,417 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Aug 2012 34,231 miles

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm depth in tread pattern

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2011 30,270 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 27,007 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 22,651 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 17,631 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 13,111 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 YFH is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YFH, 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 YFH is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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