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AO05 BWP

2005 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,936 mi
Last recorded117,936 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 BWP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2020 117,936 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side total parking brake performance 12% over both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened cut marks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Sep 2020 117,898 miles

Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury underside of bonnet near where put hand in to open bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened cut marks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Sep 2019 113,429 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 101,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 92,626 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Oct 2015 85,989 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear suspension arms bushes deteriorated

Fail 10 Oct 2015 85,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

rear suspension arms bushes deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2014 79,039 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)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 79,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 9 Oct 2013 73,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Oct 2013 73,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 68,426 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 62,554 miles

nearside front headlight pattern slightly weak.

nearside front tyre on 2.mm tread depth.

offside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

Pass 11 Oct 2010 53,616 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 44,683 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2008 38,299 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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AO05 BWP is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AO05 BWP, 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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AO05 BWP is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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