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BJ05 DNY

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

115,923 mi
Last recorded115,923 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 DNY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 115,923 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 115,923 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached exhaust bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 101,456 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 101,456 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2018 88,723 miles

Drivers wiper slightly smearing

Front subframe and suspension corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement on limit (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement on limit (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear suspension and subframe corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2017 78,301 miles

Oil leak slight from sump area ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 72,435 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 68,216 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 62,894 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 57,305 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 51,727 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 44,453 miles

*** REAR TYRES INNER EDGES WORN UNEVENLY / STEPPED (NOISEY???) ***

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2010 36,759 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 30,060 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 23,056 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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BJ05 DNY is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 BJ05 DNY, 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 BJ05 DNY registered?

BJ05 DNY is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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