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BN55 LSC

2005 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,161 mi
Last recorded121,161 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 LSC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 121,161 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil was very low so topped up prior to mot, the sump is damp and rusty

Fail 14 Sep 2017 121,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 65 15 (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

oil was very low so topped up prior to mot, the sump is damp and rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2016 109,118 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 96,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and no tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and no tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 96,243 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and no tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and no tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 84,130 miles

Exhaust (rear) pipe corroded

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front number plate has slight crack

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 73,860 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 61,691 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 50,631 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 44,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 34,006 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 34,003 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 25,864 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 25,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 LSC is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LSC, 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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BN55 LSC is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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