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BJ05 PHZ

2005 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

200,933 mi
Last recorded200,933 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 PHZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 200,933 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 200,675 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill / Under Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 186,377 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 171,628 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2021 171,628 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 148,790 miles

offside front shock damp with oil

outer sills rusty

rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 5 Jun 2018 141,343 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 141,343 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2017 131,604 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2017 131,604 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 125,403 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has slight buldge on outer side wall

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

corrosion to rear under sills and osr sill

Fail 19 May 2016 125,075 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

corrosion to rear under sills and osr sill

Pass 28 May 2015 118,169 miles

Oil leak

oar sill end /arch corroded

osr tyre perishing

Fail 20 May 2015 117,881 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

oar sill end /arch corroded

osr tyre perishing

Pass 28 May 2014 111,636 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 109,864 miles

engine has an oil leak

front brake pads wearing thin

windscreen damaged outside prescribed areas

Fail 10 Dec 2013 109,857 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

engine has an oil leak

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 4 Jan 2013 102,974 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 102,720 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 92,206 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre no tread on inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2012 92,206 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre no tread on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2011 73,019 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 73,014 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 66,405 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 66,396 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 60,366 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 45,882 miles

slight inner edge wear nsr tyre

slight inner edge wear osr tyre

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 PHZ is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 PHZ, 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 PHZ is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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