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CF55 BXU

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,975 mi
Last recorded103,975 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 BXU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 103,975 miles

Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 79,912 miles

Corrosion to various places underside

Fuel pipe corroded

Inner sil corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 75,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to front shocks and other suspension components

corrosion to inner and outer sills

general corrosion to underside components and structure

rear exhaust hanger and system corroded

rear sub frame and suspension components corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2020 72,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside inner and outer sill corroded

Offside inner and outer sill corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2020 72,875 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside inner and outer sill corroded

Offside inner and outer sill corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2019 70,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

corrosion to underside structure and components

fuel pipes to tank corroded

head lamps deteriorated

rear exhaust mount corroded

rear sub-frame and connection components corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2019 70,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

corrosion to underside structure and components

fuel pipes to tank corroded

head lamps deteriorated

rear exhaust mount corroded

rear sub-frame and connection components corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2018 67,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust clamp corroded

rear sub frame corroded

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2016 63,597 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Dec 2016 63,586 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush back bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush back bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 55,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 50,397 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 38,057 miles

o/s rear+n/s rear tyres slight wear

Pass 14 Feb 2012 34,657 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 31,329 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 27,719 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 24,175 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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CF55 BXU is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 CF55 BXU, 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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CF55 BXU is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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