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BV54 VVG

2005 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,291 mi
Last recorded112,291 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 VVG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 112,291 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 106,393 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 98,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jun 2012 95,582 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 95,582 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 90,317 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 77,483 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 77,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 68,212 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 60,269 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 60,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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 VVG is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BV54 VVG, 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 BV54 VVG registered?

BV54 VVG is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is BV54 VVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV54 VVG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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