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BK04 GDA

2004 Mazda 3

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,225 mi
Last recorded129,225 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 GDA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 129,225 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Has A Nail In Tread

Fail 22 Jan 2016 129,217 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre Has A Nail In Tread

Pass 3 Feb 2015 118,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Feb 2015 118,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jan 2014 102,739 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 16 Jan 2014 102,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 18 Feb 2013 91,350 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 78,807 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 67,007 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 67,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 54,190 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 42,500 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 42,500 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 32,884 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 32,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 25,289 miles

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

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 GDA is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GDA, 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 GDA is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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