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BN54 EKL

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,006 mi
Last recorded82,006 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 EKL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 82,006 miles

Corrosion on off side and near side floor to sill not yet excessive.

Damage to front and rear body work but with no sharp edges.

Front brake discs look rusty on inner face.

Near side front fog light missing.

Near side front wiper blade split on end.

Off side rear tyre worn close to 1.6mm limit.

Rear suspension and sub frame rusty.

Signs of oil leak from engine area.

near side front tyre looks low on pressure.

Fail 16 Mar 2017 82,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Corrosion on off side and near side floor to sill not yet excessive.

Damage to front and rear body work but with no sharp edges.

Front brake discs look rusty on inner face.

Near side front fog light missing.

Near side front wiper blade split on end.

Off side rear tyre worn close to 1.6mm limit.

Rear suspension and sub frame rusty.

Signs of oil leak from engine area.

near side front tyre looks low on pressure.

Fail 15 Feb 2017 81,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light lens (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 69,919 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 69,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 57,131 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 57,120 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 48,290 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 43,564 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 40,190 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 35,383 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)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 31,172 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 25,573 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 21,215 miles

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

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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BN54 EKL is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BN54 EKL, 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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BN54 EKL is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 11 September 2004.

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