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CF05 FLG

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

119,071 mi
Last recorded119,071 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 FLG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 119,071 miles

surface corrosion throughout undercarriage

Fail 19 Aug 2021 119,071 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure check strap broken (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

surface corrosion throughout undercarriage

Pass 19 Aug 2020 116,443 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 116,442 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 114,253 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 114,253 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 113,878 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 111,334 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 111,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 104,677 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Sill covers fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 97,868 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2015 97,858 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2014 92,574 miles

fuel filler pipes coroded

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers worn

Fail 14 Aug 2014 92,566 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel filler pipes coroded

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers worn

Fail 13 Aug 2013 81,814 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 81,814 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2012 70,574 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 56,240 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

o/s/r tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 3 Aug 2011 56,238 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

o/s/r tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 12 Aug 2010 46,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 46,407 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 33,011 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 27,653 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 27,649 miles

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

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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CF05 FLG is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CF05 FLG, 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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CF05 FLG is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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