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BV04 HTF

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

128,543 mi
Last recorded128,543 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 HTF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 128,543 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre Starting To Wear On Outer Edge

Fail 24 Nov 2022 128,543 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn 90 degree (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre Starting To Wear On Outer Edge

Pass 27 Nov 2021 124,228 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 124,066 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 119,064 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 112,783 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 112,783 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 106,838 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/n/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/n/s inner edge (4.1.E.1)

o/s front tyre outer wall perished/deteriorated

Fail 18 Mar 2018 106,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

EML Displayed

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/n/s (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake has just met the requirement (16%)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/n/s inner edge (4.1.E.1)

o/s front tyre outer wall perished/deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2017 97,631 miles

both rear tyres cracking and slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2016 89,205 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 89,205 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 80,153 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre rear stop light not working

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 14 Apr 2015 80,153 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

centre rear stop light not working

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 1 Apr 2014 71,398 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 71,398 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine has bad oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2013 62,170 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 51,537 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Apr 2011 39,879 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 32,532 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 20 Mar 2009 26,627 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 19,827 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 12,526 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 HTF is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc 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 BV04 HTF, 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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BV04 HTF is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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