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AO05 TFF

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,604 mi
Last recorded105,604 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 TFF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 105,604 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer Sills covered by trim, preventing a full inspection

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 105,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Wheel arch corroded

Outer Sills covered by trim, preventing a full inspection

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 100,489 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outer sills covered by trim

Rear Exhaust hanger corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 93,406 miles

Front Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Outer sills covered by trim.

Rear Exhaust hanger corroded.

Slight corrosion to inner & outer sills.

Pass 2 May 2018 84,569 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear. (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Outer Sill damaged.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn/out of shape on inner edge.

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

Rear Exhaust hanger corroded.

Slight surface corrosion to inner sills.

Pass 3 May 2017 75,655 miles

Front Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge.

Fail 24 Apr 2017 75,655 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Central Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Front Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge.

Pass 18 Apr 2016 64,277 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 64,277 miles

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

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

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

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 15 Apr 2015 55,242 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge (cracking on sidewall)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 45,227 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 41,777 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 38,671 miles

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

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

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 26 Apr 2011 36,462 miles

front tyres wearing on edges slightly

slight play in offside rear antiroll bar link

surface corrosion on exhaust

Pass 28 Apr 2010 34,799 miles

all tyres starting to perish slightly

slight wear on edges of rear tyres

surface corrosion on exhaust

Pass 24 Apr 2009 27,915 miles

rear exhaust mount corroded

surface corrosion on exhaust

wipers starting to smear

Pass 9 Apr 2008 22,363 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 TFF is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 TFF, 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 TFF is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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