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BJ54 ORX

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

63,453 mi
Last recorded63,453 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 ORX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 63,453 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2019 61,773 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 61,173 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 58,482 miles

Outer sill covers fitted.

Rear Inner sills starting to corrode.

Rear Suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 17 Feb 2017 57,595 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

rear brake disc slightly worn

Pass 1 Feb 2016 56,377 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 56,376 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 51,113 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 51,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper 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 15 Feb 2014 48,377 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)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 44,031 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on the outter edge.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 38,197 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 32,591 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 27,694 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 22,873 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 17,604 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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BJ54 ORX is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 BJ54 ORX, 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 ORX registered?

BJ54 ORX is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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