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BK54 BJV

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

175,214 mi
Last recorded175,214 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 BJV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2017 175,214 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s rear quadrant (2.4.A.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s (1.7.5a)

both o/s and n/s wheel arches , both floor to sills and both front outriggers corroded

oil leak and steering rack damp with fluid

outer sill covers and rear inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2016 163,305 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2016 163,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2015 150,061 miles

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

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2015 150,061 miles

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

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

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2014 137,706 miles

corrosion:- both outer sills, both rear quadrants, suspension, power steering pipe

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads

sill covers & inner wheelarch covers fitted - unable to inspect behind them

unable to fully see inner front brake pads

Fail 7 Oct 2014 137,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion:- both outer sills, both rear quadrants, suspension, power steering pipe

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads

rear brake discs lipped

sill covers & inner wheelarch covers fitted - unable to inspect behind them

unable to fully see inner brake pads

Pass 4 Oct 2013 126,474 miles

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

floors to sills and underside rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2012 113,985 miles

floor to sills rusty /under body rusty.

Fail 4 Oct 2012 113,985 miles

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

floor to sills rusty /under body rusty.

Pass 5 Oct 2011 100,806 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 100,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 87,953 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 75,033 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 75,033 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn down to legal limit

offside front tyre worn near to legal limit

Pass 14 Oct 2008 63,613 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 44,765 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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 BJV is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 BJV, 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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What year was BK54 BJV registered?

BK54 BJV is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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