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BN05 BNL

2005 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

77,116 mi
Last recorded77,116 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 BNL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 77,116 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Brake Discs Grooved & Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Brake Pads Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Downpipe Heatshield Deteriorated

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/F & N/S/R Sills Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S/F Sill Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 77,116 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Brake Discs Grooved & Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Brake Pads Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Downpipe Heatshield Deteriorated

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/F & N/S/R Sills Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S/F Sill Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Position lamp not working Both Front Sidelights Inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 72,659 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/R Inner Sill/Arch Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R Tyre Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 69,364 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/R Inner Arch & Sill Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R Tyre Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 69,214 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn O/S/F Droplink Knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced O/S/R Inner Arch & Sill Corroded Through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn N/S/F Lower Arm Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Headlamps Misted Over (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/R Inner Arch & Sill Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R Tyre Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 66,071 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel Filler Pipes Corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Headlamps Misting Over (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/R Sill/Arch Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S/R Sill/Arch Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 62,185 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 59,434 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 57,222 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front registration plate slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 54,495 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Headlamps Slightly Misted Over (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front Number Plate Deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy O/S/R Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy When Rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 50,800 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Discs Slight Face Corrosion Present (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 47,717 miles

Nail in tyre N/S/R Tyre Punctured Through Sidewall

Pass 11 Aug 2016 44,246 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 40,668 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 37,127 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 37,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 33,895 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 30,164 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 26,276 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 21,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Aug 2009 17,276 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 15,822 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 12,566 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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BN05 BNL is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BN05 BNL, 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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BN05 BNL is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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