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BG04 YFT

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,076 mi
Last recorded137,076 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 YFT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 137,076 miles

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

Oil leak ()

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight corrosion n/s/f,o/s/fand o/s/r wings

Fail 10 Apr 2017 137,075 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight corrosion n/s/f,o/s/fand o/s/r wings

Pass 22 Apr 2016 124,925 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 112,645 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 100,965 miles

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

nearside rear tyre low on edges

Pass 7 Apr 2014 100,965 miles

nearside rear tyre low on edges

Pass 15 Mar 2013 90,922 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 81,572 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 81,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 71,325 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 29 Mar 2011 71,325 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 12 Mar 2010 59,998 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 50,500 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 37,056 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 20,464 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 18,949 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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BG04 YFT is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG04 YFT, 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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BG04 YFT is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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