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BF05 LHA

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

128,030 mi
Last recorded128,030 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 LHA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 128,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 128,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres worn close to wearbars

coolant level low

power steering fluid level close to minumum

Pass 15 Apr 2017 118,213 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 118,209 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 110,430 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 110,430 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 102,752 miles

n/s/f wiper starting to split

Fail 25 Apr 2015 102,752 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/f wiper starting to split

Pass 25 Apr 2014 95,460 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)

tracking check advised due to uneven wear on front tyres!

Pass 19 Apr 2013 88,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Apr 2013 88,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Apr 2012 82,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Apr 2012 82,061 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2011 75,424 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 75,424 miles

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

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Apr 2010 67,575 miles

plastic sump cover insecure!exhaust heat baffle loose and rattling!both rear tyres worn on inner edges and perishing in tread!!

Pass 7 Apr 2009 61,715 miles

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

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

front and rear pads require replacing ( on the limit! )

Pass 15 Apr 2008 54,879 miles

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

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 LHA is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 BF05 LHA, 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 LHA is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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