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BG54 VZD

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

127,876 mi
Last recorded127,876 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 VZD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 127,876 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2018 115,727 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))

ns and os sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2017 107,021 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2016 97,990 miles

front pads 3mm of wear left

Pass 25 Sep 2015 85,613 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 74,075 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 70,321 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 70,321 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 64,921 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 59,250 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 59,250 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 53,241 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 42,038 miles

minor chip in front screen

minor distortion to offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre minor cut in tread

Pass 20 Nov 2008 30,280 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 20,652 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 VZD is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BG54 VZD, 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 VZD is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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