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BK54 OVT

2004 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,708 mi
Last recorded97,708 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 OVT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 97,708 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 97,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 92,386 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 88,431 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 84,677 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 80,772 miles

Both body sils slightly corroded in places

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2011 80,772 miles

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

Both body sils slightly corroded in places

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2010 74,254 miles

Both rear tyres perished, no cords/ply showing

Front brake discs worn

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

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 23 Oct 2009 60,328 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Nov 2008 49,855 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 49,855 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 40,765 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 OVT is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK54 OVT, 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 OVT registered?

BK54 OVT is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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