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BN54 LSD

2004 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,989 mi
Last recorded108,989 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 LSD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2020 108,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sill / arch & inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2019 98,890 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 98,890 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 89,705 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 89,705 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 81,586 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides, cracked (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened slightly (2.4.G.1)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear tyres perrishing in tread slightly

engine covers and undertrays fitted

general corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 4 Mar 2016 70,481 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened slightly (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2016 70,481 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened slightly (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2015 57,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2015 57,773 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 46,601 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 22 Oct 2012 42,364 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 21 Oct 2011 39,909 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 19 Oct 2010 37,651 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 34,278 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 30,293 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Oct 2007 26,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 26,509 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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BN54 LSD is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LSD, 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 LSD is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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