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BT05 LZN

2005 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

102,148 mi
Last recorded102,148 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 102,148 miles

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))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 102,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 26 Aug 2020 92,399 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 89,859 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 86,234 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 82,832 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 78,793 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 75,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 72,179 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 68,986 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 65,242 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 62,354 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2010 58,117 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 48,877 miles

advise:front brake pads appear to be getting low (on inner pads)

advise:nearside rear tyre has uneven wear and is at legal limit

advise:offside rear tyre has uneven wear and at legal limit

advise;front brake discs worn

advise;slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 22 May 2008 37,691 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 LZN is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LZN, 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 LZN registered?

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

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