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CF04 BVY

2004 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,649 mi
Last recorded55,649 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda 369,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 BVY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 55,649 miles

corrosion in various places

offside rear tyre wearing on edge

play in neaside rear drop lnk worn

rear brake pads low

rear subframe heavily corroded

rear trailing arm bush worn

Fail 8 Jul 2016 55,649 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

corrosion in various places

offside rear tyre wearing on edge

play in neaside rear drop lnk worn

rear brake pads low

rear subframe heavily corroded

rear trailing arm bush worn

Pass 20 Jul 2015 52,033 miles

corrosion in various places

nearside front shock damp

play in both front wishbones mount bushes

play in nearside rear drop link

Pass 15 Jul 2014 46,647 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 41,166 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)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 41,166 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 34,928 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 34,928 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 28,815 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 28,815 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 23,494 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 23,494 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 17,433 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 Jun 2008 11,850 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 8,899 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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CF04 BVY is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CF04 BVY, 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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CF04 BVY is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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