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BK04 BYW

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,038 mi
Last recorded118,038 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 BYW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 118,038 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2021 118,035 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 113,886 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal nsr sill and os middel sill apeare to have filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2020 113,875 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal nsr sill and os middel sill apeare to have filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 108,310 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear sills and arches signs of filler

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal many places underneath and sills freshly painted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 108,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear sills and arches signs of filler

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal many places underneath and sills freshly painted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 106,612 miles

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)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 102,539 miles

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 22 Mar 2016 97,286 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 85,154 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 85,154 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 78,628 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)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 70,395 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 61,428 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 51,065 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 39,897 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 28,405 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 24,670 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 19,275 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 BYW is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BYW, 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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BK04 BYW is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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