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BJ05 VSM

2005 Mazda MPV

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,490 mi
Last recorded103,490 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda MPV111,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 VSM
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 103,490 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion By spring (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 88,178 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 88,178 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 78,846 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 78,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front flexi exhaust corroded and rattling

Pass 5 Apr 2013 67,912 miles

both front tyres wearing edges , both front lower suspension arms rear bushes perished and starting to split , underside corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2013 67,912 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

both front tyres wearing edges , both front lower suspension arms rear bushes perished and starting to split , underside corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2012 60,680 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 52,383 miles

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

front and rear discs corroded rear pads worn

Pass 22 Mar 2010 44,066 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 35,766 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 25,899 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MPV?

Based on 44,611 MOT tests across 3,157 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
6,780
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,975
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,401
position lamp(s) not working 1,305
Registration plate lamp not working 1,115
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 982
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BJ05 VSM is a 2005 Mazda MPV in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Mazda MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 111,395 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MPV fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ05 VSM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MPV typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda MPV is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ05 VSM registered?

BJ05 VSM is a 2005 Mazda MPV, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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