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AO05 LYR

2005 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,769 mi
Last recorded104,769 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 LYR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 104,769 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Mar 2020 104,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim rptation wrong (5.2.3 (k))

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

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim rotation wrong (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Mar 2019 98,261 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 94,001 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 86,055 miles

Child seats fitted

Engine covers fitted

Exhaust system corroded

Front subframe corroded

Front suspension components corroded

Oil leak

Rear subframe corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Slight knock and play in steering rack

Underbody corrosion

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2016 79,329 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 72,706 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 63,024 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 57,756 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 57,756 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 49,926 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 49,926 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 35,548 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 35,548 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 27 Feb 2010 21,181 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009
Fail 24 Mar 2009

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 4,834 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 LYR is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 LYR, 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 LYR is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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