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BG55 FRJ

2005 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

63,761 mi
Last recorded63,761 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 FRJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 63,761 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under body corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2022 62,287 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil bothsides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothsides cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 60,328 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 60,328 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 58,602 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 55,951 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 52,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 49,623 miles

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 10 Oct 2016 46,927 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 43,560 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 40,610 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 36,840 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 33,809 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 30,348 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 27,145 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 23,334 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 19,274 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 18,454 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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BG55 FRJ is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 BG55 FRJ, 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 BG55 FRJ registered?

BG55 FRJ is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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