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BU54 YSW

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,182 mi
Last recorded102,182 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 YSW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 102,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 102,159 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 94,612 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 94,612 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 87,524 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 82,126 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear end (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear end (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished.

Fail 29 Sep 2016 82,126 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear end (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear end (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished.

Pass 4 Nov 2015 77,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear end (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear end (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 70,645 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 63,084 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 55,268 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 47,099 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 47,095 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 40,323 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 33,118 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 26,442 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)

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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BU54 YSW is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU54 YSW, 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 YSW is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 September 2004.

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