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BN54 LWL

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

121,160 mi
Last recorded121,160 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 LWL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 121,160 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns and os sils (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 105,341 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ns (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ns and os sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2021 97,772 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2020 90,652 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 81,883 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 81,844 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 72,393 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 58,292 miles

headlamp covers faded

Pass 17 Aug 2016 54,626 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 50,806 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 46,881 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 42,338 miles

Front wiper blades worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 39,008 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2011 35,597 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 31,636 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 25,884 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 21,729 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 16,806 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 LWL is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 BN54 LWL, 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 LWL is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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