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AU05 ULC

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,334 mi
Last recorded100,334 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 ULC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 100,334 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 92,894 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 92,892 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 92,197 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 91,314 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 83,676 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 73,296 miles

Nearside Front Suspension 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)

corrosion on rear suspension parts

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres scrubbed

Pass 6 Mar 2012 61,212 miles

n/s headlamp bulb output beam slightly reduced

Pass 22 Feb 2011 45,909 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 23 Feb 2010 35,019 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 28,866 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 21,800 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 21,800 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 ULC is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ULC, 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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What year was AU05 ULC registered?

AU05 ULC is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is AU05 ULC safe to buy?

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