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BP04 YFF

2004 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

113,248 mi
Last recorded113,248 miles
Recorded on11 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 YFF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2020 113,248 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 104,228 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 104,228 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 May 2018 89,907 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn

Pass 1 Jun 2017 80,657 miles

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

Offside Front 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 10 May 2016 74,163 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)

Rear child seat

Fail 9 May 2016 74,162 miles

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)

Rear child seat

Pass 1 Jun 2015 67,994 miles

rear bumper damage

Pass 30 May 2014 59,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 31 May 2013 49,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 49,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 44,075 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2011 37,309 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated

slight smear from the front wiper blades

Pass 25 May 2010 32,120 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 27,433 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 23,605 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 18,841 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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BP04 YFF is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BP04 YFF, 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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BP04 YFF is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 June 2004.

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