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BP53 MZO

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

133,804 mi
Last recorded133,804 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 MZO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 133,804 miles

body corroded genraily

Fail 24 Jan 2024 133,785 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

body corroded genraily

Pass 26 Jan 2023 123,097 miles

some underside corrison

Pass 26 Jan 2022 113,075 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

under-side of vehicle corroding / corroded

vehicle body has areas corroding / corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2022 113,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

under-side of vehicle corroding / corroded

vehicle body has areas corroding / corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2021 103,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 103,502 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill.NOTE req,s trim removal for complete inspection of sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill.NOTE Req,s trim removal for complete inspection of sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 96,105 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 90,682 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 84,591 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 84,590 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 79,446 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 74,500 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 70,180 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 64,550 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 58,733 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 51,971 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 51,971 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 45,157 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)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 38,394 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 30,878 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 25,392 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 17,327 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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BP53 MZO is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BP53 MZO, 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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BP53 MZO is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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