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CA54 BYC

2004 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,351 mi
Last recorded118,351 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 BYC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 118,351 miles

front number plate cracked

heavy corrossion on o/s outer sill,rear suspension, and both front chassis

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge and close to limit at time of test

Fail 5 Dec 2016 118,286 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint n/s front (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s front (1.7.5a)

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

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

front number plate cracked

heavy corrossion on o/s outer sill,rear suspension, and both front chassis

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge and close to limit at time of test

Pass 3 Dec 2015 106,376 miles

child seat fitted

heavy corrossion on both inner sills

Fail 3 Dec 2015 106,376 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint n/s rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Shock absorber detached n/s rear upper (2.7.2b)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak o/s rear (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working o/s rear (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (8.2.3)

child seat fitted

heavy corrossion on both inner sills

Pass 5 Dec 2014 95,784 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 88,905 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 80,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 72,677 miles

signs rear brake hoses fouling on body but clear durring test

slight play in n/s rear anti-roll bar link

Pass 29 Oct 2010 60,642 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 48,321 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 38,659 miles

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

Pass 10 Nov 2007 26,676 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 BYC is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CA54 BYC, 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 BYC is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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