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BT05 LZP

2005 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

147,485 mi
Last recorded147,485 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 147,485 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn/bald on inside edge

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear brake imbalance just in limits

both track rod end gaiters deteriorated

front reg plate cracked

general corrosion underneath

various suspension bushes worn on rear axle

Fail 2 Jul 2019 147,419 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn/bald on inside edge

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both track rod end gaiters deteriorated

front reg plate cracked

general corrosion underneath

various suspension bushes worn on rear axle

Pass 4 Jul 2018 130,869 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 117,474 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 117,410 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

Pass 21 Jun 2016 111,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2015 106,117 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 106,116 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nails in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 103,010 miles

Corrosion suspension components

Corrosion underside

Fail 16 Sep 2014 102,986 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Corrosion suspension components

Corrosion underside

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 95,220 miles

rear off side shock slighty weak

rear suspension corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2013 95,216 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

rear off side shock slighty weak

rear suspension corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2012 82,821 miles

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

front brake dics look worn

rear brake pads look low

Pass 31 Aug 2011 68,137 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 68,137 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 55,771 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 42,266 miles

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

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

n/s/f,o/s/r and o/s/f tyres have cuts in tyre walls

Pass 18 Mar 2009 38,222 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 35,028 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 LZP is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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