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AU05 ZTN

2005 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,448 mi
Last recorded142,448 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 ZTN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2020 142,448 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Dec 2018 128,476 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 119,763 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 119,763 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 108,760 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 100,150 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 100,072 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid missing (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 91,081 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 80,911 miles

front and rear disc rusty on the face

Pass 29 Dec 2012 67,823 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 57,923 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 50,442 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 50,442 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 44,331 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 38,576 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 27,285 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 ZTN is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 ZTN, 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 ZTN registered?

AU05 ZTN is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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