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AO05 DLE

2005 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,314 mi
Last recorded117,314 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 DLE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 117,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 113,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm and low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 99,909 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside outer sill starting to corrode at rear

Fail 25 Feb 2019 98,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail near rear of front subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside outer sill starting to corrode at rear

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm and devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 87,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 72,621 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 59,519 miles

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

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

Front tyres part worn 4mm

Offside Rear anti-roll bar link has slight play

Pass 16 Feb 2015 51,527 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 49,038 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 49,002 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 46,253 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 43,720 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 40,674 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 36,157 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 27,575 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 21,819 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 DLE is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AO05 DLE, 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 DLE is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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