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BF05 LGN

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

119,309 mi
Last recorded119,309 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 LGN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 119,309 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 113,642 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 111,071 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 111,069 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 110,113 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 105,001 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven

Surface corrosion to offside and nearside rear sills

Pass 18 Jun 2018 96,788 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 96,974 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 87,881 miles

Offside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2016 80,959 miles

Nearside Front lower suspension arm rear bush worn/play detected

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

Offside Front lower suspension arm rear bush worn/play detected

vehicle underside components very rusty

Pass 12 Jun 2015 76,294 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 76,294 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 69,311 miles

all under vehicle components very rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2013 63,915 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 63,871 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front 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 25 May 2012 60,988 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 60,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 48,939 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 35,867 miles

N/s/f tyre on 3mm to 0mm on inside edge

N/s/r tyre has uneven tyre wear

Pass 29 Jun 2009 23,692 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 10,663 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 LGN is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LGN, 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.

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BF05 LGN is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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