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BG55 WUO

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

172,202 mi
Last recorded172,202 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2024 172,202 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mound broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

surface corrosion tom multiple suspension components and vehicle underbody

Pass 24 Mar 2023 170,715 miles

Rear BOTH REAR UNDER SILL EXCESSIV LY RUSTY.

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDE. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 168,623 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 166,796 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 165,215 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 163,693 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 161,968 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 148,557 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear small cut on outer sidewall

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms rusting but not weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edges towing out

Fail 13 Mar 2017 148,557 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear small cut on outer sidewall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms rusting but not weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edges towing out

Pass 3 Sep 2015 128,321 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 128,321 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 115,193 miles

Ex corroded.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Sump corroded.

Tracking.

Pass 2 Apr 2013 95,366 miles

N/S headlamp on limit of height.

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 17 Mar 2012 81,339 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 62,929 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 46,311 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 31,930 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 WUO is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WUO, 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 WUO is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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