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BG05 RRY

2005 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,323 mi
Last recorded98,323 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 RRY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 98,323 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 92,028 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 84,703 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 84,703 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 78,769 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 72,502 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 66,923 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 4 Apr 2014 66,923 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 61,059 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 54,721 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 51,336 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 47,924 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2010 41,806 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 41,806 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 33,411 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 29,100 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

o/s/r tyre uneaven wear

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 RRY is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RRY, 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 BG05 RRY registered?

BG05 RRY is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is BG05 RRY safe to buy?

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