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BJ54 ORZ

2004 Mazda 3

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,065 mi
Last recorded99,065 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 ORZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 99,065 miles

oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Oct 2014 94,872 miles

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

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

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

both outer sill areas slightly corroded

both rear tyres feathering on inner edge

offside rear tyre flat

rear exhaust mount excessivley deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2014 94,872 miles

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

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

both outer sill areas slightly corroded

both rear tyres feathering on inner edge

offside rear tyre flat

rear exhaust mount excessivley deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2013 92,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 84,993 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 74,482 miles

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

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 28 Oct 2010 63,270 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 53,043 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 27 Oct 2008 41,647 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 31,005 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN TO LIMIT

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 ORZ is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ORZ, 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 ORZ registered?

BJ54 ORZ is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 October 2004.

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