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BN05 GLJ

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,895 mi
Last recorded113,895 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 GLJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 113,895 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 May 2018 113,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 105,305 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 96,568 miles

Both rear tyres worn on the inside edges

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 88,226 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 May 2014 79,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside door sil has damage

Fail 22 May 2014 79,239 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear 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 registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside door sil has damage

Pass 8 May 2013 69,561 miles

195 65 15 91 h

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 Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsr lower outer sill area is damaged and corroded advise

osr tyre is perrished slightly in the tread area

Pass 21 May 2012 60,675 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 51,274 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 41,780 miles

offside rear tyre getting low and perished

Pass 18 May 2009 31,399 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 24,704 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 GLJ is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GLJ, 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 BN05 GLJ registered?

BN05 GLJ is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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