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BG55 WUM

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,871 mi
Last recorded136,871 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 WUM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 136,871 miles

rear exhaust box have minor leak

rear subframe corroded

x 2 trailing arms bushes deterioater

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

oil sump corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2022 132,042 miles

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

Under-body Corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2021 126,827 miles

Rear Subframe corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2021 126,825 miles

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

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2020 124,092 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 124,092 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 119,316 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

osf and nsf suspension arms rear bushes are deteriorated

under body corroded and fuel pipes are corroded

x 2 front headlamps are misty

Pass 18 Oct 2018 113,740 miles

under body corroded

x 2 front headlamps are misty

Pass 17 Oct 2017 109,560 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2016 105,453 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 100,516 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)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 93,856 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 93,854 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 81,620 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 64,111 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 54,293 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 54,293 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 43,378 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 36,020 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 28,374 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 WUM is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WUM, 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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BG55 WUM is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 October 2005.

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