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BG55 LRU

2005 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

95,501 mi
Last recorded95,501 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 LRU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 95,501 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 91,580 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 91,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 85,878 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 83,968 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 83,379 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 79,125 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 71,750 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 64,643 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 60,323 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 52,383 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 46,267 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 34,949 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 LRU is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BG55 LRU, 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 LRU registered?

BG55 LRU is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 December 2005.

Is BG55 LRU safe to buy?

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