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AU05 WZZ

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,963 mi
Last recorded109,963 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 109,963 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust mounting poor

Fail 15 May 2019 109,956 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust mounting poor

Pass 18 May 2018 104,597 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 104,597 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 98,038 miles

Corrosion forming to underside

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of the two bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of the two bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear tyres worn on inner edge and uneven

Fail 12 May 2017 97,942 miles

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

Corrosion forming to underside

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of the two bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of the two bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear tyres worn on inner edge and uneven

Pass 23 May 2016 90,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

child seats fitted to rear

front and rear number plates cracked

Fail 18 May 2016 90,794 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

child seats fitted to rear

front and rear number plates cracked

Pass 21 May 2015 80,073 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 80,073 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 68,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear 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 5 Nov 2012 54,991 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 41,168 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 36,997 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 33,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 27,661 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 WZZ 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 68.8%.

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 WZZ, 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 WZZ is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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