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BF05 VVK

2005 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,816 mi
Last recorded52,816 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 VVK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2011 52,816 miles

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

both rear tyres worn uneven

Fail 15 Apr 2010 46,620 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 46,620 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 37,902 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 30,273 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 VVK is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VVK, 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 VVK registered?

BF05 VVK is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BF05 VVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 VVK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF05 VVK have outstanding finance?

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