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BJ54 FKX

2004 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

126,635 mi
Last recorded126,635 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 FKX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 126,635 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 120,573 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 116,564 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 110,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Oct 2013 103,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Oct 2012 94,198 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 81,260 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 69,754 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 58,536 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 45,709 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 33,755 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 33,755 miles

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

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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BJ54 FKX is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BJ54 FKX, 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 BJ54 FKX registered?

BJ54 FKX is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 October 2004.

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