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BJ54 OSA

2004 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,725 mi
Last recorded92,725 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 92,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 85,956 miles

FRONT TYRES 3MM PERRISHING ON INNER EDGES/ N/S/F TYRE CUTTING OUT ON EDGES / FRONT PADS HALF WORN / REAR TYRE STARTING TO STEP OUT ON INNER EDGES / SLIGHT UNDER BODY CORRSION

Pass 26 Oct 2011 79,041 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 61,692 miles

N/S/R TYRE PERRISHING BAD IN TREAD

REAR BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

Pass 5 Oct 2009 49,946 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 4 Nov 2008 43,571 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 43,571 miles

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 34,602 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 OSA is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OSA, 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 OSA registered?

BJ54 OSA is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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