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BG54 PDX

2004 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

138,925 mi
Last recorded138,925 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 PDX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2017 138,925 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

trims covering both outer sills

Pass 30 Sep 2016 127,286 miles

underside heavily blacked

Fail 28 Sep 2016 127,282 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working not a;ways come on (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

underside heavily blacked

Fail 9 Jun 2016 127,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil on minium

Pass 15 Jun 2015 123,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jun 2014 119,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2014 119,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2013 115,586 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 115,586 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 105,753 miles

Front 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 6 Jun 2011 98,648 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 98,648 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 94,216 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUT OF SHAPE

Pass 24 Aug 2009 78,937 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 78,937 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 66,934 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 56,982 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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BG54 PDX 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 58.8%.

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 BG54 PDX, 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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BG54 PDX is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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