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CA05 OAW

2005 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

193,386 mi
Last recorded193,386 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 OAW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 193,386 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 193,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn short (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 186,832 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 186,832 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 175,596 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 175,596 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 157,716 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 141,893 miles

exhaust system corroding, rear.

Fail 1 Jul 2014 141,893 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust system corroding, rear.

Pass 28 Jun 2013 122,018 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 102,206 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 89,235 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 89,045 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 72,875 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 72,875 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 59,405 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 59,405 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 46,293 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front end accident damage repairs advised

Pass 1 Jul 2008 46,293 miles

front end accident damage repairs advised

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 OAW is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 OAW, 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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CA05 OAW is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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