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AO05 BWY

2005 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,863 mi
Last recorded108,863 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 BWY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2022 108,863 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Detached!! (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear Suspension Arms & Sub frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 103,121 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 103,119 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 99,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 2 Sep 2020 98,502 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front and rear outer sills corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front and rear outer sills corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 3 Sep 2019 87,774 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low , worn on inner edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroding

Underneath vehicle corroding

Fail 3 Sep 2019 87,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low , worn on inner edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension components corroding

Underneath vehicle corroding

Pass 7 Sep 2018 82,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2018 82,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2017 76,326 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r tyre low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 76,314 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r tyre low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 69,995 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 69,938 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 62,279 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 55,485 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 55,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 48,462 miles

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 13 Jun 2012 43,555 miles

exhaust deteriorated at front flex

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 22 Jun 2011 38,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Jul 2010 33,097 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 24,967 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 18,719 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 BWY is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BWY, 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 BWY is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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