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BK04 GXJ

2004 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,713 mi
Last recorded92,713 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2025 92,713 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer wheel arch and sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer wheel arch and sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 89,631 miles

Both inner sills corroded

Both rear arches corroded

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose WING (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 87,078 miles

Nearside Rear Arch corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2023 87,078 miles

Nearside Rear Arch corroded

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 84,939 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 82,537 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 79,812 miles

Both front wings are rotten/holed Both rear quarter panels corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 75,888 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corrosion

Offside Rear Outer sill corrosion

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear tyres wear on inner edge

Fail 15 Apr 2019 75,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corrosion

Offside Rear Outer sill corrosion

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear tyres wear on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2018 72,877 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing Inner Edges

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 69,552 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 66,045 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 61,702 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 57,435 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)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2013 52,437 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2013 52,437 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2012 46,217 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 39,254 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 33,525 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2009 27,055 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)

nearside front outer sill lower bead damaged.

Pass 9 Apr 2008 20,693 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 12,431 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 GXJ is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GXJ, 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 GXJ is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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