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BG05 VNA

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,146 mi
Last recorded121,146 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 VNA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 121,146 miles

BOTH front tyres wearing on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fronr discs corroding

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2015 121,140 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

BOTH front tyres wearing on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fronr discs corroding

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 111,135 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear discs worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2014 111,105 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear discs worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 98,952 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 98,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 85,168 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 85,168 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 74,007 miles

both sides rear lateral links bushs splitting

off side front bottom arm rear bush splitting

Fail 5 May 2011 73,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both sides rear lateral links bushs splitting

off side front bottom arm rear bush splitting

Pass 6 May 2010 62,835 miles

N/S/R Brake discs inner face grooved.

Nail in N/S/F tyre.

O/S/F lower arm rear bush cracked.

Play in O/S/R Anti-roll bar link .

Pass 28 Apr 2009 49,852 miles

front pads getting low

nsf tyre low and cracked

osf tyre on limit and cracked

osr tyre low and cracked

rear arm link bushs slightly worn

rear pads low

Fail 28 Apr 2009 49,852 miles

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

front pads getting low

nsf tyre low and cracked

osf tyre on limit and cracked

osr tyre low and cracked

rear arm link bushs slightly worn

rear pads low

Pass 9 May 2008 38,621 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 VNA is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VNA, 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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BG05 VNA is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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