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BN05 LYC

2005 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,247 mi
Last recorded94,247 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 LYC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 94,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 94,225 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 80,619 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 80,619 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 72,002 miles

both front console bushes have slight play

Pass 5 May 2016 67,961 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front console bushes (2.4.G.2)

no access to osr seat belt

nsr baby seat fitted restricting belt inspection

Pass 7 May 2015 64,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front console bushes worn and have slight movement

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 May 2015 64,117 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front console bushes worn and have slight movement

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2014 58,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 May 2013 50,440 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 42,078 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 36,514 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 31,619 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 26,045 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 20,505 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 LYC is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LYC, 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 LYC registered?

BN05 LYC is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is BN05 LYC safe to buy?

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