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BT05 LZO

2005 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,164 mi
Last recorded92,164 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 92,164 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 92,164 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 82,970 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 82,969 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 72,325 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 72,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 61,662 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 61,661 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 50,282 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 46,551 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 45,285 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 37,348 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 30,777 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 30,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2008 23,591 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 LZO 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 66.7%.

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 LZO, 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 LZO registered?

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

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