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BP05 DDA

2005 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,800 mi
Last recorded135,800 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 DDA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2023 135,800 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all underside vehicle corroding.

Pass 30 Aug 2022 134,432 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame and suspension components corroded.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres. 205/50/17 93W EXTRA LOAD. (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp levelling warning illuminating sporadically, Still working at time of test.

Nearside Sill heavily corroded, Not yet adversely affecting structural integrity within 30CM of a mounting.

Offside Sill heavily corroded, Not yet adversely affecting structural integrity within 30CM of a mounting.

Rear Sub-frame and suspension components corroded.

Pass 7 Aug 2021 132,717 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both slightly opaque (4.1.4 (b))

surface rust all over under vehicle

Fail 7 Aug 2021 132,717 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both slightly opaque (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

surface rust all over under vehicle

Pass 28 Aug 2020 131,592 miles

Lower General underside Corrosion Front to back

Fail 18 Aug 2020 131,581 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Hanger Broken Rear Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Lower General underside Corrosion Front to back

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 128,823 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 123,677 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 115,270 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 24 Jul 2017 115,270 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 18 Jul 2016 104,237 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 3 Aug 2015 93,744 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 82,694 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 82,694 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre slight cracks

Pass 24 Jul 2013 72,249 miles

rear tyres have slight flats on inside edges

Pass 2 Aug 2012 64,016 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 54,581 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 44,820 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 36,976 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 28,147 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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BP05 DDA is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BP05 DDA, 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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BP05 DDA is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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