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AU05 ULO

2005 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,351 mi
Last recorded127,351 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 ULO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 127,351 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 127,351 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm across tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2018 122,717 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 117,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 113,116 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 107,573 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 107,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit needs replacing soon (4.1.E.1)

handbrake only just good enough

Pass 24 Dec 2014 97,381 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm.

BOTH Rear Tyres slightly mishaped around inner edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Dec 2014 97,381 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

BOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm.

BOTH Rear Tyres slightly mishaped around inner edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 88,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Fail 23 Dec 2013 88,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 79,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Pass 12 Dec 2011 71,620 miles

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

N/S/F Wiper Blade split @ ends.

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

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

O/S/R Tyre worn to 3mm.

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 60,636 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear tyres stepping on inner edge

Fail 17 Dec 2009 49,736 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to o/s/r door

front wipers split

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2009 49,736 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damage to o/s/r door

front wipers split

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2008 39,387 miles

ALL Brake Discs starting to wear (& lip).

BOTH Rear Tyres worn to 3mm, and slightly mishaped around inner edges.

N/S/F Wiper Blade split @ ends.

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

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 ULO is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 ULO, 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 ULO is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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