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AU05 WZT

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,266 mi
Last recorded152,266 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 WZT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 152,266 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

sill covers fitted at time of test.

Fail 2 Apr 2019 152,232 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

sill covers fitted at time of test.

Pass 9 Apr 2018 147,736 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 143,182 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 137,368 miles

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 21 Apr 2016 137,356 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 17 Feb 2015 129,418 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 129,417 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 112,262 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 112,262 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 98,710 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 98,706 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 84,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 84,437 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 65,295 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 52,757 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 42,425 miles

light corrosion of brake discs

Pass 27 Feb 2008 33,966 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 WZT is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WZT, 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 WZT registered?

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

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