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BN04 VOV

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,077 mi
Last recorded140,077 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 VOV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 140,077 miles

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

front screen o/s cracked

Pass 7 Oct 2011 132,135 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 111,399 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 111,399 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 90,112 miles

all discs slightly lipped

front bottom arm rear bushs slightly cracking

ns blade split

os blade smearing

rear arm front bushs slightly cracked

undertray fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2009 90,112 miles

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

all discs slightly lipped

front bottom arm rear bushs slightly cracking

ns blade split

os blade smearing

rear arm front bushs slightly cracked

undertray fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2008 73,426 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 50,230 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 VOV is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 BN04 VOV, 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 VOV registered?

BN04 VOV is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is BN04 VOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN04 VOV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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