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BT05 MBU

2005 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,061 mi
Last recorded61,061 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 MBU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 61,061 miles

Oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 57,381 miles

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

Offside front tyre slightly cut outer wall

Rear exhaust joint mounting clamp corroded

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 53,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre slight cut

Pass 14 Dec 2012 49,048 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 49,046 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 44,651 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 39,358 miles

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

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

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

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

sill guards and splash guards fitted giving limited access to prescribed areas

Pass 4 Jan 2010 33,421 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 33,117 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 26,798 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 25,107 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 MBU is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MBU, 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 MBU registered?

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

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