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AV05 EBN

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

144,237 mi
Last recorded144,237 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 EBN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 May 2019 144,237 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth Pedal rubber worn smooth and through to metal. (1.1.2 (c))

Front Bumper insecure Insecure to nearside and potentially protruding towards pedestrians. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt C/V Gaiter split and perished. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corrosion to holes to offside outer sill within 12" of offside front seat and seat belt buckle mounting (on seat). (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Corrosion to nearside and offside sills, floor pans and rear wheel arches.

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and balding towards outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose insecure at centre mount, clip missing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Under tray present impeding inspection.

Wipers do not park in correct position.

Pass 1 Jun 2018 138,360 miles

minor oil leaks

rear suspension corroded

coolant level low

front wipers clatter on screen

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

airbag light went on and off during test

child seat fitted

seals corroded but not holed at present

Fail 26 May 2018 138,197 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear rubber mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

airbag light went on and off during test

child seat fitted

coolant level low

front wipers clatter on screen

minor oil leaks

n/s/f headlamp aim pattern poor

rear suspension corroded

seals corroded but not holed at present

Pass 6 Jun 2017 133,466 miles

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

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

coolant leaks/ staining on undertray

coolant level low

general underbody surface corrosion

minor leak of exhaust gases from front join

n/s/f shock absorber weeping

oil leaks

Fail 27 May 2017 133,427 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

coolant leaks/ staining on undertray

coolant level low

general underbody surface corrosion

minor leak of exhaust gases from front join

n/s/f shock absorber weeping

oil leaks

Pass 6 May 2016 127,061 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside rear tyre wearing low and perishing

Under body rust

Wipers smearing slightly on screen

Fail 6 May 2016 127,061 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre wearing low and perishing

Under body rust

Wipers smearing slightly on screen

Pass 15 May 2015 122,979 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

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

Fail 14 May 2015 122,979 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 117,856 miles

coolant level low

front suspension rusty

front wipers not parking correctly (hitting bottom splash guard)

knock and play in o/s/f steering rack joint

m/s/r accident damage

n/s/r reg plate light missing

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still supported

Fail 10 May 2014 117,856 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

coolant level low

front suspension rusty

front wipers not parking correctly (hitting bottom splash guard)

knock and play in o/s/f steering rack joint

m/s/r accident damage

n/s/r reg plate light missing

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still supported

Pass 23 Apr 2013 112,617 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 112,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2012 103,238 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 103,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

general underbody surface rust

offside rear tyre just starting to wear unevenly (stepping) on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2011 88,695 miles

general underbody surface rust

slight knock and play in steering

Pass 1 May 2010 76,375 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 62,442 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 62,442 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 53,466 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 53,466 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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AV05 EBN is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 AV05 EBN, 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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AV05 EBN is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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