MOT Status
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99,247 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe Corroded
front and rear suspension components corroded
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear,both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear sills heavily coverd in sealants,both sides
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear,both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear sills heavily coverd in sealants,both sides
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear trye cracking
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres cracking up inner wall
car has been undersealed
slight oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both front tyres cracking on outer edge
front disc slighly pitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres cracking on outer edge
front disc slighly pitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres wearing on inner edge
rear exhaust bracket slightly corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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BU54 XUK is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
Across all 2004 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 69,720 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BU54 XUK, 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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BU54 XUK is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 11 October 2004.
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