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AU05 ULH

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

174,396 mi
Last recorded174,396 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 ULH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 174,396 miles

Eml light on

Engine has a misfire

N/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

O/s/r tyre worn badly on inner edge

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 174,396 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Eml light on

Engine has a misfire

N/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

O/s/r tyre worn badly on inner edge

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 143,380 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wearing outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2016 143,380 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wearing outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2015 113,142 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 113,142 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 82,441 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate damaged

Fail 1 Apr 2014 82,439 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2013 61,925 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 61,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 38,727 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 27,031 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 23,849 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 23,849 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 18,271 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 14,739 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 ULH is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AU05 ULH, 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 ULH is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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