MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,299 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and floor heavily corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting area holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed and corroded near (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
all rear underside suspension components corroded
boot floor holed but not within 30cm
both front tyres wearing close to wear indicators and inner edge wear
both outer sills heavily corroded to area in view but unable to fully assess due to plastic covers fitted
both rear brake back plates corroded
damage to front bumper
extensive corrosion to underside of vehicle ( recommend attention )
n/s/r lens cracked
o/s door mirror has a repair to outer cover
slight damage to rear bumper
boot floor holed and corroded but not within 30cm
corrosion to both outer sills but unable to fully assess due to cover fitted
damage to o/s/f bumper
underside of vehicle heavily corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
boot floor holed and corroded but not within 30cm
corrosion to both outer sills but unable to fully assess due to cover fitted
damage to o/s/f bumper
underside of vehicle heavily corroded
boot floor holed and corroded
both outer sills corroded
damage to o/s of vehicle
rear suspension components corroded
sill covers fitted
slight weep from n/s/r shocker
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holes multiple places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area near (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s/f floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/f floor area near (7.1.1 (a) (i))
boot floor holed and corroded
both outer sills corroded
damage to o/s of vehicle
rear suspension components corroded
sill covers fitted
n/s/r tyre edge wear and slight cracking
o/s/r tyre edge wear
surface corrosion to all underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
n/s/r tyre edge wear and slight cracking
o/s/r tyre edge wear
surface corrosion to all underside of vehicle
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
corrosion to underside of vehicle
damage to front and rear bumper
rear exhaust hanger deteriating
small cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
corrosion to underside of vehicle
damage to front and rear bumper
rear exhaust hanger deteriating
small cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall
plastic outer sills fitted unable to examine both outer sills
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch ( front ) (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch ( front) (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
plastic outer sills fitted unable to examine both outer sills
signs of o/s/f brake getting hot
corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
corrosion to underside of vehicle
front brake pad wear
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s inner wheel arch trim loose
slight edge wear both front tyres
How Reliable is the Mazda 3?
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BG55 XCJ is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 XCJ, 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 XCJ is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 11 November 2005.
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