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BF05 LHD

2005 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,947 mi
Last recorded124,947 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 LHD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 124,947 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 111,383 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 111,380 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 98,423 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 May 2014 84,202 miles

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

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

different tyre size on different axle

Fail 24 May 2014 84,202 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

different tyre size on different axle

Pass 31 May 2013 73,922 miles

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 8 Jun 2012 66,741 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 66,741 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

exhaust corroded slight

general underneath body corrosion

near side dip deam on max adjustment

uneven wear on front tyres

uneven wear on offside front tyre

Pass 31 May 2011 55,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2010 49,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jun 2009 39,808 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 39,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres distorting

Pass 30 May 2008 30,058 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 LHD is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LHD, 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 LHD is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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