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BN54 LWU

2004 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

145,294 mi
Last recorded145,294 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 LWU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 145,294 miles

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))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 145,294 miles

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))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 139,984 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 139,984 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 132,612 miles

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))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 132,609 miles

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))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 129,694 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 129,693 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 112,997 miles

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2015 98,125 miles

coolant leak from radiator

coolant low

Fail 26 Nov 2015 98,112 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 84,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f/-o/s/r/-n/s/r/ tyres cracking between treads

Fail 19 Nov 2014 84,234 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 82,707 miles

o/s/f/..o/s/r/..n/s/r/ tyres cracking in between treads.

Fail 19 Nov 2013 82,690 miles

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.

Pass 24 Oct 2012 80,361 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 78,186 miles

engine oil sump corroded

light corrosion front and rear suspension

Fail 28 Sep 2011 78,186 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 77,207 miles

light corrosion rear suspension

n/s mirror glass damage

slight wear front brake discs

Fail 27 Sep 2010 77,207 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 70,215 miles

n/s mirror glass damage

Fail 22 Sep 2009 70,215 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 58,181 miles

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

both rear tyres worn uneaven

Pass 24 Sep 2007 46,989 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 46,989 miles

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?

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 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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