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BG05 VNB

2005 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,705 mi
Last recorded53,705 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 VNB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 53,705 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear, not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Apr 2013 49,897 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 46,558 miles

cut nsf tyre sidewall

Pass 18 Apr 2011 44,444 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 44,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 38,868 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise nearside rear tyre 3mm

advise rear handbrake cables outer casing worn due to rubbing againg plastic trim

Fail 14 Apr 2010 38,868 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise nearside rear tyre 3mm

advise rear handbrake cables outer casing worn due to rubbing againg plastic trim

Pass 17 Apr 2009 33,061 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 33,061 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 25,103 miles

offside front tyre inner sholder 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 VNB is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VNB, 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 VNB registered?

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

Is BG05 VNB safe to buy?

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