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BW54 AFJ

2005 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,818 mi
Last recorded117,818 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW54 AFJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 117,818 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose hanger corroded away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 111,997 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 111,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 108,885 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 108,885 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 106,380 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 106,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 99,656 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 95,252 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 95,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 89,534 miles

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

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

Rear parking brake only just accectable 17%

Fail 10 Feb 2017 89,534 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear parking brake only just accectable 17%

Pass 9 Feb 2016 81,744 miles

rear brake pads low,oil leak from engine.

Pass 21 Feb 2015 72,476 miles

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

Middle to Rear exhuast bracket holders rust and corrosions,but adequately supported.

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2014 60,703 miles

offside and nearside front outer brake pads are wearing thin

Pass 18 Feb 2013 51,586 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 44,156 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)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 39,439 miles

front brake overhaul 2000 miles.

front tyres close to bold on edges.

Pass 22 Feb 2010 34,670 miles

both rear tyres showing odd wear on inner edges.

brake overhaul reqd soon.

Pass 23 Feb 2009 30,687 miles

both rear tyre treads starting to lift on inner edge.

Pass 15 Feb 2008 25,087 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 25,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre nearly bold on inner edge

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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BW54 AFJ is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 BW54 AFJ, 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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BW54 AFJ is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 February 2005.

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