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BW04 ESF

2004 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

173,599 mi
Last recorded173,599 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 ESF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 173,599 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2023 173,599 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 168,997 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 163,245 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 159,853 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 159,851 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 153,195 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 147,043 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 138,768 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 138,768 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 131,098 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 130,762 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm, and perishing

Offside Rear tyre 3mm, and perishing

Pass 10 Jun 2015 122,461 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 115,183 miles

Ofside sill is corroded.

Fail 14 Jun 2014 115,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Ofside sill is corroded.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 107,480 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 107,479 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2012 99,775 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tyres scrubbing slightly on inner shoulders

Pass 24 May 2012 99,775 miles

front tyres scrubbing slightly on inner shoulders

Pass 20 May 2011 91,086 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 81,782 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 67,040 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 7 May 2008 52,704 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 36,855 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 36,813 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BW04 ESF is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BW04 ESF, 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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BW04 ESF is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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