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BV54 VUB

2005 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

129,421 mi
Last recorded129,421 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 VUB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2023 129,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel pipes corroded from filler neck

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 120,792 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 118,220 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel tank pipes corroding

general corrosion to underside and bodywork

rear exhaust mountain broken

Fail 26 Jan 2022 118,218 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel tank pipes corroding

general corrosion to underside and bodywork

rear exhaust mountain broken

Pass 27 Jan 2021 115,901 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 113,177 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2019 110,143 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 107,016 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 101,358 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 95,095 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 95,097 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 89,942 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 84,016 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 73,678 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 63,254 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 53,420 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 45,243 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 37,904 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 29,574 miles

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

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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BV54 VUB is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BV54 VUB, 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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BV54 VUB is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 February 2005.

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