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BK04 BYU

2004 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,789 mi
Last recorded81,789 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 BYU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 81,789 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 81,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2019 75,544 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 69,363 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 62,068 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 62,068 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 57,052 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic 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)

Undertrays fitted (this is a standard advisory and is not detrimental to the vehicle

Fail 20 Jul 2016 57,052 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic 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)

Undertrays fitted (this is a standard advisory and is not detrimental to the vehicle

Pass 20 Jul 2015 52,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake discs and pads wear developing

corrosion developing vehicle structure and suspension components

front suspension arm bushes badly deteriorated

nsr tyre cracking

rear suspension bushes deteriorating

slight suspension knock on roadtest

Fail 17 Jul 2015 52,209 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake discs and pads wear developing

corrosion developing vehicle structure and suspension components

front suspension arm bushes badly deteriorated

nsr tyre cracking

rear suspension bushes deteriorating

slight suspension knock on roadtest

Pass 24 Jun 2014 47,926 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 42,507 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 39,047 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 35,351 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 32,121 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 24,366 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 20,012 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 15,845 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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BK04 BYU is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BK04 BYU, 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 BK04 BYU registered?

BK04 BYU is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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