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BV04 HVH

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,001 mi
Last recorded127,001 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 HVH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 127,001 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General Under-Body Corrosion

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 124,692 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 120,595 miles

all 4 tyre treads are low

Pass 26 Aug 2016 116,159 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2016 116,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel housing into sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill (5.2.6)

Front brake backing plates badly deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake back plates slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Mar 2016 116,045 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (side skirt fitted) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (side skirt fitted) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (side skirt fitted) (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 111,885 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 107,099 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 107,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 101,003 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 95,026 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 95,026 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2011 86,232 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 76,768 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 65,695 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 54,501 miles

Brake imbalance : 22% Brake imbalance you vehicle has only just met the required service brake imbalance efficiency. it would appear that the brakingsystem requires adjustment or repair.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 May 2008 54,498 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 42,294 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 HVH is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HVH, 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 HVH is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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