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BJ54 FLM

2004 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,487 mi
Last recorded67,487 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 FLM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 67,487 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both parking brake cables slightly corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front tyre puncher ed

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine oil level low

vehicle has corrosion on rear sub frame, sills, floor pan

windscreen washers weak

Pass 24 Jan 2020 65,567 miles

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Fail 21 Jan 2020 65,554 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed PLY (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Pass 15 Jan 2019 62,077 miles

ALL UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Pass 12 Dec 2017 58,571 miles

O/S/R TYRE IN VERY POOR CONDITION!!!!!!!!!!

UNDERSIDE SHOWING CORROSION

Fail 6 Dec 2017 58,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush REAR BUSH (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S/R TYRE IN VERY POOR CONDITION!!!!!!!!!!

UNDERSIDE SHOWING CORROSION

Pass 24 Nov 2016 53,359 miles

Nearside Rear door and sill damaged

centre brake light not working

engine light on

Fail 24 Nov 2016 53,321 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear door and sill damaged

centre brake light not working

engine light on

Pass 26 Nov 2015 49,307 miles

Nearside Rear body dammaged by wheel arch and door

Fail 26 Nov 2015 49,307 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear body dammaged by wheel arch and door

Pass 6 Dec 2014 44,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear suspension and underside showing corrosion

n/s/r tyre cracking 195 65r15

Fail 29 Nov 2014 44,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear suspension and underside showing corrosion

n/s/r tyre cracking 195 65r15

Pass 20 Nov 2013 36,991 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 32,544 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 28,653 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 24,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 24,774 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 20,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 20,284 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 16,478 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 11,531 miles

screw in osr nsr nsf tyres

slight cracking rear link bushs

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 FLM is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BJ54 FLM, 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 FLM registered?

BJ54 FLM is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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