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BT05 LLJ

2005 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,383 mi
Last recorded35,383 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 LLJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2025 35,383 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2024 31,422 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 29,237 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Inner sills corroded

Undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2022 28,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 27,723 miles

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 23 Mar 2020 27,532 miles

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 13 Mar 2019 26,209 miles

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 23 Mar 2018 24,797 miles

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 21 Mar 2017 23,375 miles

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 21,892 miles

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 11 Mar 2015 20,539 miles

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 19,668 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 18,678 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 17,645 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 15,269 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 12,486 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)

Pass 28 May 2009 9,946 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)

Pass 27 May 2008 6,924 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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BT05 LLJ is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BT05 LLJ, 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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BT05 LLJ is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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