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BF05 VVG

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,443 mi
Last recorded137,443 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 VVG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2020 137,443 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box mount broken

sills corroded /offside front holed outside prescribed area

Pass 19 Apr 2019 131,369 miles

Both sills corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2019 131,369 miles

Both sills corroded

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 113,632 miles

both rear tyre`s starting to go out of shape on inner edge`s

exhaust rusty

Pass 18 Apr 2017 96,372 miles

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

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

both chassis rails coroding

both inner sills corroding

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

slight play both front hub areas

Pass 18 Apr 2016 80,539 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 74,915 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 3 Apr 2014 68,251 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 68,251 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 60,916 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 54,631 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 54,630 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 42,733 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 34,913 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 28,101 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 21,010 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 VVG is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VVG, 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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What year was BF05 VVG registered?

BF05 VVG is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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