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BK54 YKL

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,926 mi
Last recorded152,926 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 152,926 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 144,419 miles

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust hanger is very corroded and weak

rear suspension bushes are perished/worn

Fail 31 Aug 2016 144,419 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust hanger is very corroded and weak

rear suspension bushes are perished/worn

Pass 23 Sep 2015 131,549 miles

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

exhaust poor

oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2015 131,549 miles

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

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

exhaust poor

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2014 119,452 miles

exhaust corroded

o/s/r training arm bush slightly debonding

oil leak

underside corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2014 119,452 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

exhaust corroded

o/s/r training arm bush slightly debonding

oil leak

underside corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2013 108,572 miles

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

aux belt in v/poor condition

o/s/r tyre appears low on pressure

under tray fixings loose

Pass 26 Sep 2012 102,856 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 93,896 miles

exhaust hangers on the system very corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2011 93,895 miles

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

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

exhaust hangers on the system very corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2010 83,279 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

front windscreen wipers poor

Pass 30 Sep 2009 71,149 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2008 56,947 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 41,456 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 YKL is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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