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AU05 YXB

2005 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,368 mi
Last recorded126,368 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 YXB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 126,368 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear floor area's corroded

Rear inner/outer sill area's corroded

Rear subframe/suspension corroded

o/s inner driveshaft gaitor leaking grease

Fail 15 Aug 2022 126,368 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear floor area's corroded

Rear inner/outer sill area's corroded

Rear subframe/suspension corroded

o/s inner driveshaft gaitor leaking grease

Pass 12 Aug 2021 124,905 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outer sill/arch area's corroded

Rear floor area's corroded

Rear inner sill area's corroded

Rear subframe/suspension corroded

o/s inner drive shaft gaitor leaking grease

Pass 7 Aug 2020 119,102 miles

OUTER FLOOR, SILLS AND INNER SILLS CORRODED

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 119,102 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

OUTER FLOOR, SILLS AND INNER SILLS CORRODED

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 116,747 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 116,746 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 110,013 miles

Chip in windscreen

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 20 Aug 2018 110,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Chip in windscreen

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Jul 2017 102,189 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 90,671 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 77,953 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 64,876 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 52,337 miles

Both rear tyres cracked inbetween treads

Pass 20 Aug 2012 47,019 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 41,649 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 36,510 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 36,510 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 31,056 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 25,948 miles

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

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 YXB is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YXB, 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 YXB registered?

AU05 YXB is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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