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AU05 UKY

2005 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

134,756 mi
Last recorded134,756 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 UKY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 134,756 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 134,755 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 131,986 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 124,231 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2X CENTRE SILENCERS BLOWING (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 113,604 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 113,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 112,468 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 110,314 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 105,887 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 99,524 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 99,524 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 93,937 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 89,610 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 10 Dec 2013 84,753 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 79,931 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 75,643 miles

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

back box hanger thin

front discs lipped

nearside front wiper split and smears screen slightly

Fail 17 Mar 2012 75,608 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

all four discs lipped

back box hanger thin

nearside front wiper split and smears screen slightly

Pass 15 Mar 2011 65,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 52,409 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 38,608 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 26,622 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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AU05 UKY is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AU05 UKY, 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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AU05 UKY is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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