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BP05 FBK

2005 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,361 mi
Last recorded119,361 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 119,361 miles

corrosion underside eg,all front suspension and rear,also chassis front and rear

o/s/r tyre cracking old

Fail 3 Jan 2017 119,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

corrosion underside eg,all front suspension and rear,also chassis front and rear

o/s/r tyre cracking old

Pass 14 Jan 2016 111,459 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 104,917 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 97,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 97,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Dec 2012 89,429 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 89,427 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 80,446 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 68,855 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 54,325 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 35,883 miles

both rear tyres uneven wear

nearside front tyre at limit

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 FBK is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FBK, 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 BP05 FBK registered?

BP05 FBK is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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