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BT05 LZH

2005 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

112,904 mi
Last recorded112,904 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 LZH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 112,904 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 112,904 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 89,311 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 89,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2023 68,379 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 65,629 miles

Central Front Lower Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 61,241 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 58,407 miles

Central Front Lower Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly bold on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 55,825 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2018 54,042 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2018 54,042 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 50,530 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 48,394 miles

Nearside Front tyre low

Pass 26 May 2015 45,391 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 40,671 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 37,578 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 May 2013 37,578 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 27,670 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 27,670 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 19,488 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 14,350 miles

both rear tyres starting to split around tread

Pass 26 May 2009 11,126 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 7,770 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 LZH is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LZH, 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 LZH registered?

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

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