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BL04 WDR

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,324 mi
Last recorded70,324 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 WDR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 70,324 miles

Exhaust heatshield damaged

Rear damper covers insecure.

Rear exhaust mounts corroded.

Fail 24 Aug 2012 70,320 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust heatshield damaged

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

Nearside rear tyre worn badly on inner edge and out of shape

Rear damper covers insecure.

Rear exhaust mounts corroded.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 46,745 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 45,847 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 43,654 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 42,175 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 13 Oct 2008 42,175 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads very low

Pass 6 Jun 2007 31,022 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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BL04 WDR is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BL04 WDR, 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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BL04 WDR is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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