MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,294 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All suspension rubber bushes deteriorated
Brake fluid level low
Coolant level low
Front brake discs scored and worn
Fuel filler pipes heavily corroded
Heavy corrosion to all suspension and subframe components .
Heavy corrosion to sill panels both inner and outer .
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Strong advise (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
All suspension rubber bushes deteriorated
Brake fluid level low
Coolant level low
Front brake discs scored and worn
Fuel filler pipes heavily corroded
Heavy corrosion to all suspension and subframe components .
Heavy corrosion to sill panels both inner and outer .
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Strong advise (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
corrosion to underneath
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
corrosion to underneath
ALOT OF CORROTION UNDER VEHICLE INC OUTER SILLS
CANNOT FULLY INSPECT OUTER SILLS DUE TO OUTER SILL COVERS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Body has an unsafe modification WING SHARP EDGES (6.2.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake inadequately mounted CALLIPER OUTER SPRING CLIP (1.1.21 (c))
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake insecure CALLIPER OUTER SPRING CLIP MISSING (1.1.21 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ALOT OF CORROTION UNDER VEHICLE INC OUTER SILLS
CANNOT FULLY INSPECT OUTER SILLS DUE TO OUTER SILL COVERS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
o/s/r tyre void of tread on inner edge
surface corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch
surface corrosion to o/s outer sill
surface corrosion to various under side areas
trailing arm bushes starting to de-bond
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
o/s/r tyre void of tread on inner edge
surface corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch
surface corrosion to o/s outer sill
surface corrosion to various under side areas
trailing arm bushes starting to de-bond
Central Front Upper exhaust heatshield insecure/worn
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroding (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroding (3.5.1i)
coolant leak from radiator
coolant low
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
coolant leak from radiator
coolant low
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
o/s/f/-o/s/r/-n/s/r/ tyres cracking between treads
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
o/s/f/-o/s/r/-n/s/r/ tyres cracking between treads
o/s/f/..o/s/r/..n/s/r/ tyres cracking in between treads.
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
o/s/f/..o/s/r/..n/s/r/ tyres cracking in between treads.
engine oil sump corroded
light corrosion front and rear suspension
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
engine oil sump corroded
light corrosion front and rear suspension
light corrosion rear suspension
n/s mirror glass damage
slight wear front brake discs
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
light corrosion rear suspension
n/s mirror glass damage
slight wear front brake discs
n/s mirror glass damage
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
n/s mirror glass damage
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres worn uneaven
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mazda 3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BN54 LWU is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 LWU, 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 LWU is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 September 2004.
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