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BN55 OBY

2005 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,973 mi
Last recorded91,973 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda 32388,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 OBY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 91,973 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 88,236 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 88,236 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 88,227 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 88,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 88,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 85,276 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 80,658 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 80,658 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 76,267 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 68,796 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 61,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 53,046 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

centre mirror missing

corrosion to suspension/steering components and prescribed areas

exhaust support brackets corroded

offside outer sill damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2011 53,046 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

centre mirror missing

corrosion to suspension/steering components and prescribed areas

exhaust support brackets corroded

offside outer sill damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2010 44,203 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Pass 1 Sep 2009 35,551 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 35,551 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 26,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 26,359 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 323?

Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,454
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
88,407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,662
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39,672
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,356
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 30,442
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,947
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BN55 OBY is a 2005 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2005 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 88,232 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN55 OBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BN55 OBY registered?

BN55 OBY is a 2005 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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