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CE05 ZSL

2005 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,228 mi
Last recorded92,228 miles
Recorded on8 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 ZSL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2021 92,228 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 89,786 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear n/s rear lamp damaged

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 85,933 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded return pipe ()

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

oil sump pan corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2019 85,874 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded return pipe ()

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

oil sump pan corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2018 82,894 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 77,111 miles

Front inner pads wearing thin

Offside front bottom ball joint slightly worn

Fail 28 Apr 2017 77,111 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front inner pads wearing thin

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front bottom ball joint slightly worn

Pass 28 Apr 2016 67,217 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 61,658 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 57,460 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 53,089 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 49,768 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 45,904 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 40,620 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 33,121 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 26,462 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 26,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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CE05 ZSL is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 CE05 ZSL, 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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CE05 ZSL is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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