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B1 AYJ

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

37,548 mi
Last recorded37,548 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 AYJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 37,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Starting to perish and split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 36,347 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 36,347 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn dog bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn dog bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 35,383 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 34,446 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 33,692 miles

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Pass 1 Mar 2021 32,464 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 31,433 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 28,511 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 26,227 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 23,567 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 21,316 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 19,654 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 18,056 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 16,837 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 15,302 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 13,825 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 12,767 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 11,228 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 10,138 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 8,399 miles

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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B1 AYJ is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 B1 AYJ, 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 B1 AYJ registered?

B1 AYJ is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is B1 AYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B1 AYJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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