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BG55 WUW

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,054 mi
Last recorded98,054 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 98,054 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2022 98,054 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 93,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 93,223 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 87,461 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 81,681 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 81,681 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 74,289 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 69,146 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 56,066 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 56,066 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 55,443 miles

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

off side rear tyre cracking on outter side wall 195/65/15

Pass 19 Jan 2015 52,191 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 48,042 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

Fail 15 Jan 2014 48,042 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 14 Jan 2013 43,750 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 38,624 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 32,491 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 26,176 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 26,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 19,841 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 WUW is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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