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AV05 URU

2005 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,283 mi
Last recorded102,283 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 URU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 102,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 7 Aug 2024 95,873 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing and offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also deep age related perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn offside rear also perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside mirror outer casing missing

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 95,832 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold edges and perished and cracked 195/65/15 h 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold edges and perished and cracked 195/65/15 h 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust shield not fully secured front and rear

underbody ,subframes, coil spring ,inner sills and outer sills corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2023 84,289 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and badly cracked /perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front section exhaust heat-shields poor condition

Fail 8 Apr 2023 84,150 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened including attached arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened including attached arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and badly cracked /perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front section exhaust heat-shields poor condition

Pass 19 Apr 2022 76,631 miles

Exhaust shield generally poor condition

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear end of outer sill corroded

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 76,613 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust shield generally poor condition

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear end of outer sill corroded

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 70,499 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 67,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 62,287 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 58,937 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 56,207 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 56,207 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 51,815 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre is perished

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2015 47,411 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre is perished

Fail 23 Apr 2015 47,411 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre is perished

Pass 22 Apr 2014 42,843 miles

child seats fitted to nearside rear and offside rear seats

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 22 Apr 2014 42,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

child seats fitted to nearside rear and offside rear seats

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Apr 2013 37,744 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 33,525 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 28,749 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)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 23,787 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 19,144 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 15,765 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 URU is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AV05 URU, 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 URU is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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