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CE55 TJO

2005 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

62,353 mi
Last recorded62,353 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 TJO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 62,353 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 58,450 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 55,902 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 54,254 miles

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

corrosion on front and rear suspension arms

Pass 30 Sep 2021 52,631 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 51,489 miles

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

under body has surface corrosion

Fail 29 Sep 2020 51,488 miles

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

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

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

under body has surface corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2019 50,193 miles

Rear subframe and suspension arms corroded.

Fail 6 Sep 2019 50,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe and suspension arms corroded.

Pass 26 Sep 2018 48,333 miles

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

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

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2018 48,333 miles

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

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

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 46,320 miles

front sub frame has slight surface corrosion

rear suspension has slight surface corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2016 44,362 miles

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

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

front suspension has surface corrosion

rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2015 43,094 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 42,098 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 40,574 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 39,390 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 38,400 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 37,379 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 35,819 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 34,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 34,687 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 15,229 miles

Company name on windscreen close to limit

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Taxi plate covering rear No plate postcode and only just visible.

Pass 24 Oct 2007 15,229 miles

Company name on windscreen close to limit

Taxi plate covering rear No plate postcode and only just visible.

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 TJO is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 CE55 TJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE55 TJO registered?

CE55 TJO is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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