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AO54 BNJ

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

130,905 mi
Last recorded130,905 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 BNJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 130,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 117,824 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake pipes surface corrosion

under vehicle surface corrosion

Fail 27 Jul 2017 117,824 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

brake pipes surface corrosion

under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 26 May 2016 101,219 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 92,933 miles

nearside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

offside front tyre low on tread on inner edge

offside front wheelarch corroded ,no sharp edges

offside rear tyre low on tread on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2013 83,414 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre low on tread on inner edge

nearside rear tyre low on tread on inner edge

Fail 5 Sep 2013 83,234 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front tyre low on tread on inner edge

nearside rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2012 71,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 63,022 miles

front brake pads 2/3 worn

Pass 10 Sep 2010 52,726 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn close to 1.6mm, edges of tread designed to wear quicker

offside front tyre worn close to 1.6mm, edges of tread designed to wear quicker

Fail 9 Sep 2010 52,681 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

nearside front tyre worn close to 1.6mm, edges of tread designed to wear quicker

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre worn close to 1.6mm, edges of tread designed to wear quicker

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2009 44,949 miles

nearside mirror cracked

Fail 20 Aug 2009 44,949 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 20 Aug 2008 37,293 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 37,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 32,337 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 32,337 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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AO54 BNJ is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AO54 BNJ, 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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AO54 BNJ is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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