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BG55 LUL

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,831 mi
Last recorded105,831 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 LUL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 105,831 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 105,434 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 104,952 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 104,438 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 103,874 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2020 103,294 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 103,294 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 101,151 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 98,299 miles

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

n/s/f/ tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 27 Aug 2018 98,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

n/s/f/ tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 1 Sep 2017 95,215 miles

rear brake discs heavily worn and scored

Pass 12 Sep 2016 90,567 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 83,296 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 74,408 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 74,408 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 64,992 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 54,526 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 46,233 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 35,675 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 27,581 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 21,553 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 LUL is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LUL, 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 LUL registered?

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

Is BG55 LUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 LUL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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