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BK54 BJO

2004 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

150,921 mi
Last recorded150,921 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 BJO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 150,921 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn 0mm on shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill both side (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Dec 2017 150,908 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn 0mm on shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill both side (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 140,350 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear suspension components corroded.

Rear tyres have an uneven wear pattern.

Sump corroded & leaking oil.

Fail 23 Sep 2016 140,350 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear suspension components corroded.

Rear tyres have an uneven wear pattern.

Sump corroded & leaking oil.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Object hanging from rear view mirror. (8.3.1e)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 140,172 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear section of sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working 1 of 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear suspension components corroded.

Rear tyres have an uneven wear pattern.

Sump corroded & leaking oil.

Pass 25 Sep 2015 127,909 miles

Internal headlamp adjuster reset to recheck headlamp alignment.

Item removed from drivers view prior to test.

Nearside & Offside sills are corroded

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside windscreen wiper is worn.

Oil leak (Sump corroded)

Rear suspension components are corroded.

Rear tyres have an uneven wear pattern.

Pass 25 Sep 2014 115,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sill covers fitted partially obscuring some underside components

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen washers are partially blocked

Fail 25 Sep 2014 115,033 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Plastic sill covers fitted partially obscuring some underside components

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen washers are partially blocked

Pass 24 Sep 2013 101,846 miles

Child seats fitted (2nd row nearside & offside) not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear tyre has some age related perishing, MY2007

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

Plastic covers fitted obscuring some underside components, visible areas of the inner & outer sills have patches of corrosion.

Fail 24 Sep 2013 101,846 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seats fitted (2nd row nearside & offside) not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear tyre has some age related perishing, MY2007

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

Plastic covers fitted obscuring some underside components, visible areas of the inner & outer sills have patches of corrosion.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Sep 2012 90,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Sep 2012 90,194 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2011 76,534 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 76,534 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 62,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Sep 2010 62,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aims not tested due to dipped beams inoperative

Pass 15 Sep 2009 48,919 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre.

Uneven wear on inner edge on O/S/R tyre.

Fail 15 Sep 2009 48,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in N/S/R tyre.

Uneven wear on inner edge on O/S/R tyre.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 38,952 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front number plate surround is broken

Pass 11 Sep 2007 29,042 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 BJO is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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