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BG54 XFT

2004 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,284 mi
Last recorded95,284 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 XFT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2019 95,284 miles

Corrosion to rear components

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 83,828 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear both wheel arches have slight corosion

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2018 83,825 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear both wheel arches have slight corosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2017 79,678 miles

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

Rear fuel pipes slightly coroded

parkingbrake has only just met requirments

Fail 15 Nov 2017 79,678 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fuel pipes slightly coroded

parkingbrake has only just met requirments

Pass 18 Nov 2016 73,931 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 69,021 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 62,960 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 54,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre cracked on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2012 51,477 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 25 Nov 2011 46,670 miles

Advise rear exhaust hangers corrorded

Advise slight up and down movement in steering column

Pass 6 Dec 2010 40,769 miles

brake pads worn front & rear

front brake disc's badly pitted

Fail 6 Dec 2010 40,769 miles

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

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

brake pads worn front & rear

front brake disc's badly pitted

Pass 23 Nov 2009 33,889 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 26,785 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 21,853 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 XFT is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XFT, 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 XFT is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 December 2004.

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