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BN55 LSE

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,563 mi
Last recorded112,563 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 LSE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 112,563 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 112,561 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 103,063 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 85,141 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 85,140 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 66,270 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 50,052 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 LSE is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 LSE, 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 LSE registered?

BN55 LSE is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is BN55 LSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 LSE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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