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BT04 WBF

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

173,303 mi
Last recorded173,303 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 WBF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2016 173,303 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

E.M.L on

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated

misfire

n/s/r tyre bald inner edge

o/s/r tyre close to limit and bald inner edge

undertrays

Pass 11 Dec 2015 159,620 miles

corr to both outer sills

sump corr and leaking

Fail 11 Dec 2015 159,620 miles

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

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

corr to both outer sills

sump corr and leaking

Pass 22 Nov 2014 144,420 miles

various body areas coroded

various suspension and brake components coroded

Pass 6 Dec 2013 133,504 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 120,629 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 102,852 miles

very slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 21 Dec 2010 85,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 9 Oct 2009 62,095 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 35,601 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 25,971 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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BT04 WBF is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BT04 WBF, 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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BT04 WBF is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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