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AX04 BFV

2004 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,737 mi
Last recorded128,737 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 BFV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 128,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 106,631 miles

N/S/R tyre Worn Unvenly on inner edge

O/S/R tyre Worn Unvenly on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2014 97,142 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 97,139 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 86,101 miles

both front tyres wear on inside edges

Pass 29 Aug 2012 76,860 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

near side front binding

Pass 1 Sep 2011 66,504 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 66,504 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 55,626 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 47,361 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 38,630 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 30,309 miles

uneven tread wear on inside edge of n/s/r tyre

uneven tread wear on inside edge of o/s/r tyre

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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AX04 BFV is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AX04 BFV, 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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What year was AX04 BFV registered?

AX04 BFV is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 April 2004.

Is AX04 BFV safe to buy?

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