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AU05 ZTV

2005 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,687 mi
Last recorded42,687 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 ZTV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2025 42,687 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2024 38,783 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 37,566 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 29,329 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 18,780 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 16,587 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 15,203 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 14,943 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 12,424 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 12,079 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 11,672 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 11,308 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 10,247 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 8,653 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 7,439 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 6,193 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 ZTV is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZTV, 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 ZTV registered?

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

Is AU05 ZTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 ZTV shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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