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AD05 HTN

2005 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

118,789 mi
Last recorded118,789 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 HTN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2026 118,789 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 112,577 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 19 Mar 2025 112,575 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 9 Oct 2023 103,333 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 96,677 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 90,160 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 84,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light insecure

surface corrosion to sills

Pass 1 Oct 2019 79,688 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front tyres 3mm tread remaining

Nearside Front foglight insecure

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

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

Offside wiper split

Pass 2 Oct 2018 73,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 73,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 67,169 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has small cut on outer side wall

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch slightly corroded

Rear exhaust mounting slightly corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2016 62,392 miles

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

cuts in nsf outer tyre wall

osr tyre 2mm below on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2015 56,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer small cuts in tyre sidewall

Nearside Front foglight insecure

Fail 6 Oct 2015 56,144 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Outer small cuts in tyre sidewall

Nearside Front foglight insecure

Pass 6 Oct 2014 50,253 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front & rear brake pads worn

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside rear tyre has slight uneven wear on inner edge

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2013 44,374 miles

slight uneven wear on nsr tyre inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2012 39,793 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 36,322 miles

pass / advise o/s/rear tyre approx 2_4 mm central tread pattern wearing to 1_0 mm on inner tread and wearing uneven

Fail 4 Aug 2010 31,410 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 31,410 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 26,188 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

small cuts in o/s/r tyre

Fail 6 Aug 2009 26,188 miles

Nearside Front 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)

small cuts in o/s/r tyre

tracking out of tolerance

Pass 13 Aug 2008 19,994 miles

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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AD05 HTN is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AD05 HTN, 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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What year was AD05 HTN registered?

AD05 HTN is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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