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BF05 LGK

2005 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,956 mi
Last recorded90,956 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 LGK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 90,956 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt LEAKING GREASE (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake back-plate contaminated with grease

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt LEAKING GREASE (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Wheel rim contaminated with grease

Fail 23 Aug 2017 90,956 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt LEAKING GREASE (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake back-plate contaminated with grease

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt LEAKING GREASE (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Wheel rim contaminated with grease

Offside Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTED (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 82,792 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 74,651 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 66,385 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre inner edges bold

Pass 30 Sep 2013 58,077 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 46,262 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both front tyres down to 2mm and o/s/f tyre inner edge starting to wear

Pass 20 Sep 2011 28,046 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 26,198 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 21,602 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 18,071 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 14,113 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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BF05 LGK is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2005 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 71,203 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 BF05 LGK, 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 21 years old, this Mazda 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF05 LGK registered?

BF05 LGK is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is BF05 LGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 LGK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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