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BK54 BHZ

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,795 mi
Last recorded80,795 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 BHZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2019 80,795 miles

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All wheel arches corroded

Both inner & outer sills corroded

Coil spring corroded All corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General corrosion underneath vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 80,787 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and discs. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch rubber missing.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General inc body. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 79,486 miles

Clutch rubber missing.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear and front body rusted. lower.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 79,486 miles

Clutch rubber missing.

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear and front body rusted. lower.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 77,413 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 77,235 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 73,476 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 66,762 miles

child seat fitted

clutch pedal rubber deterioated

general under body surface corrosion from front to rear

Fail 5 Nov 2015 66,762 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted

clutch pedal rubber deterioated

general under body surface corrosion from front to rear

Pass 7 Nov 2014 60,723 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 60,723 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 56,864 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)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 56,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 2 Apr 2013 49,458 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 49,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 38,702 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyre wearing on inner

nearside front tyre aprox 2to3mm

Pass 14 Mar 2011 32,397 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Mar 2010 26,724 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 21,443 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 16,937 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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BK54 BHZ is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BK54 BHZ, 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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BK54 BHZ is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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