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BJ05 PGV

2005 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,448 mi
Last recorded92,448 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 PGV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 92,448 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 92,448 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 87,564 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

offside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 11 Apr 2013 81,732 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 81,731 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 75,522 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 68,798 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 68,798 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 60,854 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 60,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 54,425 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2008 46,465 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 46,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

near side front tyre 3/2mm

off side front tyre 3mm

rear number plate damaged

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 PGV is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BJ05 PGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ05 PGV registered?

BJ05 PGV is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ05 PGV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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