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BT05 LZM

2005 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

150,893 mi
Last recorded150,893 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 150,893 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all over general under body corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2021 145,049 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 145,048 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 143,804 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 134,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 125,205 miles

Both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2017 116,760 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 110,560 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 102,687 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 94,949 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 87,311 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)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 78,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSR Tyre out of shape

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

OSR Tyre out of shape

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 69,934 miles

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

both rear tyres worn uneven

Fail 16 Feb 2011 69,931 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 5 Aug 2010 65,328 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 52,409 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 42,486 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 LZM is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LZM, 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 LZM registered?

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

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