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BA04 NFV

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,250 mi
Last recorded84,250 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 NFV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2019 84,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 78,372 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 12 Apr 2017 70,774 miles

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

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

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 12 Apr 2017 70,774 miles

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

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

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

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 May 2016 63,184 miles

General surface corrosion

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

Suspension components corroded

Fail 11 May 2016 63,184 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

General surface corrosion

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

Suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2015 54,485 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 45,785 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 45,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 39,623 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 28,889 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 23,259 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 20,338 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 17,195 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 14,196 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 10,217 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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BA04 NFV is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BA04 NFV, 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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BA04 NFV is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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