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BL04 YWV

2004 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,824 mi
Last recorded76,824 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 YWV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 76,824 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 71,992 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

both outer sills corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2023 68,255 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

outer sills corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2022 63,488 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 59,503 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 59,503 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 57,920 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 54,842 miles

Both Front Lower Suspension Arm Rear Bushes Perished

Both Front Tyres Perished

Both Rear Inner Sills Corroded

Engine Damp With Oil

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Pass 14 Dec 2018 47,533 miles

both front tyres perishing

front and rear brake discs corroded

general under body corrosion

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Nov 2017 43,615 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 43,615 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 33,175 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 33,158 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside near to metal (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 32,892 miles

body damage

Pass 26 May 2015 31,074 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 28,091 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 14 May 2014 28,091 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 25,111 miles

body damage

Pass 25 May 2012 22,567 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 20,038 miles

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

both front tyres have aprox 3mm of tread remaining

Fail 1 Jun 2011 20,038 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres have aprox 3mm of tread remaining

Pass 27 May 2010 17,016 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 14,120 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 10,779 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 8,253 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 YWV is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YWV, 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 YWV is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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