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AO55 UDY

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

152,374 mi
Last recorded152,374 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 UDY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 152,374 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust flexi mount (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

end of tail pipe corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2018 146,004 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 142,969 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 142,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 142,907 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 140,018 miles

Under Trays Fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 138,314 miles

All suspension bushes perished and splitting.

corrosion under vehicle in body, suspension, brakes & steering.

Fail 23 Feb 2016 138,311 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Due to corrosion hole in Offside rear outer sill. (2.4.A.3)

All suspension bushes perished and splitting.

corrosion under vehicle in body, suspension, brakes & steering.

Pass 27 Feb 2015 131,733 miles

Corrosion in offside outer sill.

Corrosion in rear suspension components

Engine sump corroded and possibly leaking oil.

Offside rear tyre perished and cracking in primary grooves.

Fail 27 Feb 2015 131,733 miles

Corrosion in offside outer sill.

Corrosion in rear suspension components

Engine sump corroded and possibly leaking oil.

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

Offside rear tyre perished and cracking in primary grooves.

Fail 26 Feb 2014 117,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken off (recommend replacement/repair)

sump rusty/weak

underside/steering & suspension components rusty/corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2014 117,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken off (recommend replacement/repair)

sump rusty/weak

underside/steering & suspension components rusty/corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2013 112,688 miles

Engine and transmision sumps badly rusted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 21 Feb 2012 96,833 miles

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

rear tyres worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

slight lip in the front brake discs.

underbody very dry/light corrosion.

Fail 25 Feb 2011 78,265 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

underbody of vehicle very dry and showing signs of corrosion,we recommed a underbody wax oyl.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 78,265 miles

underbody of vehicle very dry and showing signs of corrosion,we recommed a underbody wax oyl.

Pass 22 Feb 2010 61,348 miles

Nearside windscreen washer jets not working

Pass 5 Mar 2009 44,658 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 41,046 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AO55 UDY is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 AO55 UDY, 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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AO55 UDY is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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