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BJ05 PHA

2005 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,711 mi
Last recorded89,711 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 89,711 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 89,706 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 91v (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 80,634 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 74,949 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 74,949 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 65,933 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Jan 2014 65,933 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2013 57,917 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2012 53,761 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 49,034 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 44,382 miles

nearside rear tyre worn uneven causing road noise

offside rear tyre worn badly on inner edges in places and nail in tread

Pass 9 Apr 2009 35,801 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 35,786 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2008 29,000 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 PHA is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PHA, 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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BJ05 PHA is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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