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CA54 BXO

2004 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

154,186 mi
Last recorded154,186 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 BXO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 154,186 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 154,182 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 151,026 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 151,025 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 139,903 miles

Both rear tyres perishing and starting to crack

Fail 21 Sep 2019 139,903 miles

Both rear tyres perishing and starting to crack

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 123,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 109,112 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 93,783 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted lower bracket damaged advs further investigation (2.4.G.1)

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Pass 25 Sep 2015 76,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limits advs urgent change (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement on limits advs change (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear x2 nails in tyre and cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement on limits advs change (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 76,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limits advs urgent change (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement on limits advs change (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear x2 nails in tyre and cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement on limits advs change (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 60,431 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 60,431 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 59,396 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 52,338 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 47,234 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 42,721 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 42,721 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 37,865 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 37,865 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 35,548 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 31,154 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 26,052 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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CA54 BXO is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CA54 BXO, 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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CA54 BXO is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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