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BG55 NUX

2005 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,694 mi
Last recorded138,694 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 NUX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 138,694 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 129,511 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 129,511 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2017 119,650 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing & worn inner edge

Offside Rear light unit cracked

Fail 3 Jan 2017 119,650 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing & worn inner edge

Offside Rear light unit cracked

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 112,058 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 105,416 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 105,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 93,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/r light damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2014 93,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r light damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2013 79,735 miles

o/s/r light lens damaged

Fail 4 Jan 2013 79,735 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

o/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2012 61,332 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 51,204 miles

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)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 51,204 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 44,570 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 35,518 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 NUX is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BG55 NUX, 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 NUX registered?

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

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