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BT05 LVW

2005 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,933 mi
Last recorded103,933 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 LVW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 103,933 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 103,607 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 May 2013 94,449 miles

NSF mirror cracked

Pass 15 May 2012 84,137 miles

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

ns mirror cracked & osr light outer lense

nsr tyre wearing uneven inner edge & cracking quite bad no cords visable at time of test

Fail 14 May 2012 84,136 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

ns mirror cracked & osr light outer lense

nsr tyre wearing uneven inner edge & cracking quite bad no cords visable at time of test

Pass 4 May 2011 72,714 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges.

Fail 18 Apr 2011 72,203 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges.

Pass 6 Apr 2010 61,968 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 52,639 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 3 May 2008 39,294 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 LVW is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BT05 LVW, 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 BT05 LVW registered?

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

Is BT05 LVW safe to buy?

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