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BN04 ARZ

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

91,690 mi
Last recorded91,690 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 ARZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 91,690 miles

offside front ball joint slight play

rear subframe slight corrosion

rear tyres tread getting low

Pass 7 Feb 2017 85,850 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 79,563 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 74,663 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 67,692 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 62,169 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 54,185 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 46,345 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 25 Feb 2011 46,334 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 39,367 miles

N/s and o/s rear tyres worn on inside edges

passenger side wiper blade smearing windscreen

Pass 3 Mar 2009 30,706 miles

ADVISE 2X REAR TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER EDGES

ADVISE FRONT PADS APPROX 2K MAX

ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS

Pass 4 Mar 2008 23,592 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 17,408 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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BN04 ARZ is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 BN04 ARZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN04 ARZ registered?

BN04 ARZ is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is BN04 ARZ safe to buy?

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