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BJ04 WRX

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

48,562 mi
Last recorded48,562 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 WRX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 48,562 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 43,852 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 37,073 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 30,853 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 24,361 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 21,136 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 20,758 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 20,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 20,104 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 19,116 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 18,521 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 17,887 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 17,115 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 16,129 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 15,242 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 14,171 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 14,171 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 12,594 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 11,349 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 10,143 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 8,508 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 8,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 6,806 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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BJ04 WRX is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BJ04 WRX, 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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What year was BJ04 WRX registered?

BJ04 WRX is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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