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CE55 EUZ

2005 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

164,378 mi
Last recorded164,378 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 EUZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 164,378 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear subframe has surface corrosion

Fail 4 Dec 2023 164,331 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2022 155,520 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

surface corrosion on undercarriage

Fail 13 Dec 2022 155,520 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower section of road spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion on undercarriage

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 146,831 miles

Corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 140,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded and majority of components corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2020 140,142 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded and majority of components corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2019 139,475 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

handbrake performance test just met 16%

Fail 5 Nov 2019 139,468 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

handbrake performance test just met 16%

Pass 14 Aug 2018 138,512 miles

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

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

all rear suspension components corroded

both floor to sill corroded

both headlamp beam patterns weak

Fail 14 Aug 2018 138,503 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

all rear suspension components corroded

both floor to sill corroded

both headlamp beam patterns weak

Pass 12 Aug 2017 136,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2017 136,177 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 133,976 miles

Oil leak from sump pan ()

Fail 30 Aug 2016 133,976 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak from sump pan ()

Fail 25 Aug 2016 133,886 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 127,453 miles

near side front brake resistance present when wheel was rotated ?

o/s front brake disc showing slight deflection but not excessive.

rear tail pipe support mounting bracket detatched from system.(Still aduquitly supported)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 116,754 miles

general corrosion underneath

Fail 23 Aug 2014 116,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

general corrosion underneath

Pass 29 Aug 2013 105,689 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 105,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 93,097 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 80,043 miles

both rear tyres stepping

Fail 18 Aug 2011 80,043 miles

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

both rear tyres stepping

Pass 28 Aug 2010 68,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear tyres starting to wear out of shape

child seat not securly fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2009 53,982 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 42,033 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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CE55 EUZ is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 CE55 EUZ, 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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CE55 EUZ is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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