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BP05 HJZ

2005 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,210 mi
Last recorded114,210 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2021 114,210 miles

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting o.s.f floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability shocker top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2020 108,823 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

various parts of the under body has surface corrosion

Fail 6 Nov 2020 108,820 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

various parts of the under body has surface corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2019 108,810 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 108,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2017 98,151 miles

Engine bay covers fitted

Front both tyres wearing close to wear bands

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet damaged but locks

parking brake efficiency low

Fail 7 Aug 2017 98,151 miles

Engine bay covers fitted

Front both tyres wearing close to wear bands

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet damaged but locks

parking brake efficiency low

Pass 29 Jun 2016 88,777 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 83,398 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 83,398 miles

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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 75,356 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 75,356 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 66,714 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 66,714 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 55,415 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 42,803 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 30,681 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 25,629 miles

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)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 25,629 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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 1 Jul 2008 18,254 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BP05 HJZ is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HJZ, 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 HJZ is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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