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BN05 NTF

2005 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

119,357 mi
Last recorded119,357 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 NTF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2020 119,357 miles

N/side rear outer sill damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2019 119,357 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 119,347 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 119,340 miles

eml light on

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2017 119,340 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sil (2.4.A.3)

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

EML on

wheelchair on nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

Pass 8 Jul 2016 118,929 miles

EML on

Exhaust back box hanger broken but secure

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 117,745 miles

Exhaust back box hanger corroded

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

eml on

Pass 11 Jul 2014 113,826 miles

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

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

age related cracks in both rear tyres

front and rear suspension components corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

rear brake pads show signs of wear

Pass 5 Jul 2013 108,399 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

cracks around tread of nearside rear tyre

nail in tread of nearside rear tyre

suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2013 108,399 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

cracks around tread of nearside rear tyre

nail in tread of nearside rear tyre

suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2012 102,507 miles

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

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

slight deterioration in both front suspension arm rear bushings

Pass 7 Jul 2011 89,481 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 75,805 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 58,193 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 45,662 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 NTF is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NTF, 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 NTF is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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