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BG05 FCA

2005 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,524 mi
Last recorded136,524 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 FCA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2021 136,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Seat belt buckle missing centre rear (7.1.2 (d))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both raers (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil laek from engine and oil near steering rack also

Pass 16 Oct 2020 129,211 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 122,578 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 122,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 115,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 106,475 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 96,642 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 92,226 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 83,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front brake pad wearing more than offside front brake pad

Pass 21 Oct 2013 74,899 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 70,049 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 62,015 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 55,573 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 49,846 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 40,298 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 29,353 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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BG05 FCA is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BG05 FCA, 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 BG05 FCA registered?

BG05 FCA is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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