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AO05 DKY

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

161,261 mi
Last recorded161,261 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 DKY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 161,261 miles

front tyres and n/s/r tyre worn ,,, poor

no oil on dip stick

parts under vehicle deteriorating ,,, corroding

Fail 31 Jan 2022 161,131 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front tyres and n/s/r tyre worn ,,, poor

no oil on dip stick

parts under vehicle deteriorating ,,, corroding

Pass 27 Jan 2021 156,375 miles

25% rear brake imbalance , park brake 17%,,o/s low

front tyres worn

o/s/r tyre worn ,,, POOR

parts under vehicle deteriorating/corroding

Fail 22 Jan 2021 156,373 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

25% rear brake imbalance , park brake 17%,,o/s low

front tyres worn

o/s/r tyre worn ,,, POOR

parts under vehicle deteriorating/corroding

Pass 7 Jun 2019 148,045 miles

front no, plate in poor condition

front tyres on limit,,,, poor

o/s/r shock absorber failing ,, will need attention

Pass 7 Jul 2018 144,850 miles

front no, plate damaged/deteriorating

front tyres near limit

Fail 3 Jul 2018 144,849 miles

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

front no, plate damaged/deteriorating

front tyres near limit

Pass 13 Apr 2017 139,270 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 139,270 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 125,185 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 125,172 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 205/50/17 93w (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 111,644 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 111,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 95,573 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 81,452 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 68,437 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 68,437 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 60,284 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 51,171 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 51,171 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 41,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 22 Feb 2008 32,275 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 DKY is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue 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 DKY, 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 DKY is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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