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BG55 FRK

2005 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,447 mi
Last recorded119,447 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 FRK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 119,447 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 112,699 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 104,147 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Inner sills/Suspension rusty

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 94,994 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush, STRONG ADVISE (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 94,994 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush, STRONG ADVISE (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 84,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 2 Dec 2013 78,003 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing in tread lines

Pass 23 Oct 2012 70,514 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 70,510 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 65,432 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 65,425 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2010 53,003 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 40,321 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 18 Sep 2008 27,899 miles

both front tyres near limit on edges

both rear tyres wearing uneven in tread

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 FRK is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FRK, 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 FRK registered?

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

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