CarVerify

Free Car Check

BN54 TPF

2004 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

126,879 mi
Last recorded126,879 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 TPF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2024 126,879 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NS + OS (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn + dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower sills / inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

General under body / front lower sills corroding

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 118,695 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 115,110 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 106,042 miles

Nearside Lower outer and inner sills corroded

Offside Lower outer and inner sills corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2020 100,695 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 100,695 miles

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 99,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 90,007 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 80,474 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 75,259 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 72,919 miles

Engine is leaking oil

Nearside rear tyre has cracked between the treads

Pass 29 Sep 2014 70,663 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 70,663 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 66,978 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 60,801 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 54,194 miles

front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2010 42,181 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 34,952 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 34,949 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 27,723 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 21,059 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
Full Mazda 3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BN54 TPF is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BN54 TPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN54 TPF?

You can check the full history of BN54 TPF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BN54 TPF registered?

BN54 TPF is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is BN54 TPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN54 TPF shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN54 TPF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BN54 TPF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.