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BV04 HTE

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,336 mi
Last recorded126,336 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 HTE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 126,336 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 126,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 104,421 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 96,726 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 90,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 14 Jul 2016 85,019 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 80,702 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 74,274 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 69,538 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 65,104 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

ns rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 19 Jul 2011 60,359 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2010 54,931 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 49,625 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 47,103 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inside tread

rear pads getting low

Fail 31 Mar 2009 47,058 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inside tread

rear pads getting low

Pass 10 Apr 2008 35,841 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 35,811 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 25,084 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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BV04 HTE is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BV04 HTE, 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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What year was BV04 HTE registered?

BV04 HTE is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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