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CE05 ZXW

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,252 mi
Last recorded92,252 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 ZXW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2025 92,252 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel Arch to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 89,682 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

sills, sub frames and offside rear wheel arch rusting

Fail 24 Sep 2024 89,682 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

sills, sub frames and offside rear wheel arch rusting

Pass 6 Oct 2023 87,275 miles

surface corrosion around underbody areas inner arches covers fitted to outer sills

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 5 Oct 2023 87,275 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface corrosion around underbody areas inner arches covers fitted to outer sills

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 13 Oct 2022 84,553 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion all around underbody areas inner arches outer sills and o/s/r arch covers fitted to outer sills and inner arches

corrosion to front and rear suspension components inc subframes and suspension arms

Fail 13 Oct 2022 84,553 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion all around underbody areas inner arches outer sills and o/s/r arch covers fitted to outer sills and inner arches

corrosion to front and rear suspension components inc subframes and suspension arms

Pass 7 Oct 2021 82,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm 195/6515 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 82,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm 195/6515 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 79,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm on inner edge 195/6515 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 78,455 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 78,455 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/6515 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm 195/6515 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 74,304 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 72,451 miles

Nearside Rear BRAKE DISC CORRODED

Offside Rear OUTER SILL CORRODED

Fail 23 Mar 2018 72,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear BRAKE DISC CORRODED

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

Offside Rear OUTER SILL CORRODED

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 67,352 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 62,430 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 62,430 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 57,070 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 51,691 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 45,482 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 39,590 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 34,741 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 30,950 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 26,930 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 22,419 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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 ZXW is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CE05 ZXW, 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 ZXW is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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