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BN54 YKZ

2004 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

143,526 mi
Last recorded143,526 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 YKZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 143,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both sills slightly corroded

Pass 26 May 2022 135,662 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Sill cover fitted not allowing full assessment of sill condition

Offside Sill cover fitted not allowing full assessment of sill condition

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket corroded on rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 May 2022 135,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Sill cover fitted not allowing full assessment of sill condition

Offside Sill cover fitted not allowing full assessment of sill condition

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket corroded on rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 130,632 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 125,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 117,849 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 107,966 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f lower wishbones inner rear bushes debonding/splitting

Pass 9 Aug 2017 102,778 miles

Rear tyres scrubbing out on inner edges

Fail 9 Aug 2017 102,776 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

recommend tracking check/adjustment

Front tyres scrubbing out on inner edges

Offside Rear tyre cracking badly and worn low and unevenly

Pass 29 Jul 2016 98,525 miles

corrosion evident on outersills and o/s sill flange

o/s/r tyre worn low and unevenly on inner tread area

Pass 24 Jul 2015 95,227 miles

o/s/r tyre worn low and unevenly on inner tread area and cracking on tread corners

Pass 11 Aug 2014 92,720 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner tread area and cracking on inner tread corners

Pass 29 Jul 2013 87,752 miles

nails(2)in n/s/r tyre(puctured)

o/s/r tyre worn low and unevenly on inner tread area

Pass 3 Aug 2012 72,243 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r lower tie bars - bushes debonding

play in o/s/r a.r.b linkrod joints

Fail 3 Aug 2012 72,243 miles

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

o/s/r and n/s/r lower tie bars - bushes debonding

play in o/s/r a.r.b linkrod joints

Pass 4 Aug 2011 59,598 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 52,943 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 49,161 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 49,161 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 35,853 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 27,763 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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BN54 YKZ is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,349cc 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 YKZ, 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

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What year was BN54 YKZ registered?

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

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