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BT05 LLP

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,391 mi
Last recorded31,391 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 LLP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 31,391 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (sill covers fitted) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 31,388 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (sill covers fitted) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 30,919 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills(sill covers fitted) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 30,916 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills(sill covers fitted) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 30,759 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 30,759 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 30,563 miles

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

sills inner and outer floor members suspension arms all corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2021 30,321 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 30,125 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 29,483 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides are deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 29,483 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides are deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 28,158 miles

Rear Inner Sills corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2017 26,170 miles

all coil springs are corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2016 24,614 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 23,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing and also has a nail in

Fail 8 Aug 2014 22,224 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 22,224 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 21,531 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 21,531 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 19,788 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 17,476 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 14,807 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 10 Aug 2009 12,737 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 10,396 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 LLP is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BT05 LLP, 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 LLP is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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