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BN55 LRV

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,454 mi
Last recorded71,454 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 LRV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 71,454 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 71,454 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 58,077 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 46,754 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 34,000 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 21,360 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 24 Jul 2014 21,360 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 25 Jul 2013 19,962 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 18,051 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 15,976 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 13,817 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 11,528 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 9,296 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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BN55 LRV 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 BN55 LRV, 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 LRV registered?

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

Is BN55 LRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 LRV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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