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BF05 VVU

2005 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,843 mi
Last recorded101,843 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 VVU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 101,843 miles

front brakes are worn

front tyres are worn

oil sump is corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2017 96,816 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 89,042 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 89,042 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 82,242 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 75,534 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 67,869 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)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 67,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 59,114 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 51,599 miles

play in nearside rear anti roll bar drop link

Pass 16 Feb 2010 44,114 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 35,001 miles

play in nearside rear anti roll bar drop link

Pass 29 Feb 2008 25,654 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 VVU is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VVU, 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 VVU registered?

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

Is BF05 VVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 VVU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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