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CA05 DSX

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

66,449 mi
Last recorded66,449 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 DSX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 66,449 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 66,449 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 61,429 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 61,429 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements obscured by tow ball (0.1 (d))

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly delaminated (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 54,679 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 54,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 53,329 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 53,329 miles

Nearside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 49,517 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 10 Jun 2015 45,206 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 41,037 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 36,906 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 36,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 33,501 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 30,318 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 26,682 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 23,079 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 23,079 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 18,172 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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CA05 DSX is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CA05 DSX, 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 CA05 DSX registered?

CA05 DSX is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is CA05 DSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA05 DSX shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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