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AO54 BNX

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,528 mi
Last recorded92,528 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 BNX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 92,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s outer sills corroding

Fail 26 Oct 2018 92,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s outer sills corroding

Pass 26 Sep 2017 85,631 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 85,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing o/s/f o/s/r and n/s/r (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 73,874 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 65,848 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 60,022 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 52,351 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 45,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag fault

Pass 10 Nov 2010 45,951 miles

air bag fault

Pass 15 Dec 2008 35,045 miles

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

air bag fault

Pass 13 Dec 2007 29,483 miles

air bag fault

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 BNX is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO54 BNX, 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 BNX is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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