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BN55 AXU

2005 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,127 mi
Last recorded63,127 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 AXU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 63,127 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 63,127 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 57,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 53,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers on sills

Pass 17 Mar 2011 48,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cover under front undereath

Pass 19 Mar 2010 42,826 miles

cover under engine

Fail 19 Mar 2010 42,826 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

cover under engine

Pass 7 Oct 2008 32,197 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 32,197 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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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BN55 AXU is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BN55 AXU, 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 BN55 AXU registered?

BN55 AXU is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is BN55 AXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 AXU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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