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BP05 DDX

2005 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,824 mi
Last recorded143,824 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 DDX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 143,824 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 17 Oct 2019 143,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Oct 2018 135,165 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Sill repaired by welding covered in under seal

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 135,148 miles

Front Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected cracking (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision outer sill (seat mounting corroded ) (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 121,887 miles

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

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

Large crack in windscreen, but not in direct view.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm, also wearing on inner shoulder. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm, also worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/ lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 107,868 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 93,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low 3mm (4.1.E.1)

note emission light on

Pass 29 Sep 2015 93,578 miles

NOTE ENGINE LIGHT ON SUSPECT EMISSION

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit GETTING LOW 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin GETTING LOW (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin GETTING LOW (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit GETTING LOW 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 93,578 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive C/O (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

NOTE ENGINE LIGHT ON SUSPECT EMISSION

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit GETTING LOW 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin GETTING LOW (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin GETTING LOW (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit GETTING LOW 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 81,839 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 74,423 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside windscreen washer not providing fluid at time of test

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside front tyre perished DOT code 0101 = tyre manufactured in 2001 ADVISE REPLACE TYRE

Fail 16 Sep 2013 74,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside windscreen washer not providing fluid at time of test

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside front tyre perished DOT code 0101 = tyre manufactured in 2001 ADVISE REPLACE TYRE

Pass 28 Sep 2012 67,027 miles

195/65 x 15 Both front tyres heavily worn inner edges

Fail 27 Sep 2012 67,023 miles

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

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

195/65 x 15 Both front tyres heavily worn inner edges

Brake fluid level low

Engine management light on

Pass 20 Sep 2011 58,764 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 49,337 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 49,337 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 38,640 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 26,536 miles

slight splitting rear arm link bushs

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 DDX is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BP05 DDX, 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 DDX is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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