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BG55 XCM

2005 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,186 mi
Last recorded126,186 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 XCM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 126,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 121,313 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 121,313 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 114,775 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2017 107,798 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 19 Nov 2016 98,561 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 19 Nov 2016 98,561 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Nov 2015 83,620 miles

slight play in nsf inner rack

Pass 17 Nov 2014 77,717 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 68,534 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 63,601 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 60,740 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 53,406 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 43,564 miles

rear brake pads wearing

rear exhaust hanger corroding

Pass 7 Nov 2008 32,368 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 XCM is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 XCM, 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 XCM registered?

BG55 XCM is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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