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BN05 NSZ

2005 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

96,540 mi
Last recorded96,540 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 96,540 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 96,504 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 95,413 miles

Exhaust and mountings corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2023 91,202 miles

Exhaust and mountings corroded

Rear tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 22 Jul 2022 85,103 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2021 76,204 miles

Exhaust and mountings corroded

o/s/f tyre 2-3mm

Pass 17 Jul 2020 64,957 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 64,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 54,953 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 42,850 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 37,989 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 37,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 37,476 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 30,878 miles

n/s washer jet blocked

Pass 21 Jun 2014 29,827 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 28,430 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 26,919 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 24,501 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 22,743 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 21,095 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 18,681 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 NSZ is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 NSZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN05 NSZ registered?

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

Is BN05 NSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 NSZ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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