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AG05 LBU

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

114,814 mi
Last recorded114,814 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG05 LBU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 114,814 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside back and front slightly corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2023 114,814 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside back and front slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2022 109,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 98,210 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 86,771 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 81,623 miles

at least 1 metal exhaust mounting is incomplete and not supporting the system.

lower engine/gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.

near side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

off and near side front wiper blade rubbers are split.

off side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

parking brake overall performance effort only just met at 17%.

Pass 29 Jun 2017 77,665 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

at least 1 metal mounting is detached from and not supporting the exhaust system.

lower engine/gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.

near side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

off side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

Fail 29 Jun 2017 77,665 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

at least 1 metal mounting is detached from and not supporting the exhaust system.

lower engine/gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.

near side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

off side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

Pass 2 Jul 2016 73,697 miles

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

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

at least 1 metal exhaust mounting is detached from and not supporting the system.

lower engine/gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.

Fail 2 Jul 2016 73,697 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking bleed nipple area. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

at least 1 metal exhaust mounting is detached from and not supporting the system.

lower engine/gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 9 Jul 2015 70,576 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

at least 1 exhaust metal mount is incomplete and not supporting the exhaust system.

Pass 17 Jul 2014 68,393 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)

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge and worn close to the legal limit.

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge, deep split in tread and worn to 3mm.

rear exhaust tail pipe supporting hanger broken.

Pass 6 Feb 2013 63,966 miles

Battery not secure

Rear tyres have stepped tread and are wearing inner edges.

Pass 6 Feb 2013 63,966 miles

Both rear tyres have stepped tread inner getting low.

Pass 2 Feb 2012 57,786 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)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 50,171 miles

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2010 42,224 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 34,257 miles

Front and rear wipers starting to smear.

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 11 Feb 2008 25,073 miles

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)

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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AG05 LBU is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AG05 LBU, 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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AG05 LBU is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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