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BJ05 PFV

2005 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,554 mi
Last recorded76,554 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 PFV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 76,554 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

underbody surface rust

Pass 18 Jun 2016 72,346 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 72,236 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and scored (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and scored (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and scored (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 63,689 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 63,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 57,560 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 51,286 miles

front inner brake pads wearing low

nearside front wiper blade rubber splitting

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 15 May 2012 45,600 miles

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

brake discs slightly worn

near side rear tyre serface cracking

offside front tyre worn/wearing on edges

Pass 4 May 2011 42,398 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 38,228 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 33,458 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Apr 2008 28,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 PFV is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PFV, 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 PFV registered?

BJ05 PFV is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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