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AD05 RJY

2005 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,116 mi
Last recorded129,116 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 RJY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 129,116 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer ()

advanced age related under body corrosion

sill and under body covers fitted

Fail 23 Dec 2020 129,116 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer ()

advanced age related under body corrosion

sill and under body covers fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2019 118,582 miles

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2018 104,110 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 97,281 miles

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 97,280 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 88,408 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 80,877 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 80,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

heat sheald hanging down

Pass 17 Mar 2015 79,630 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 79,630 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 72,063 miles

Chil seat fitted nearside and offside rear

Fail 18 Mar 2014 72,063 miles

Chil seat fitted nearside and offside rear

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 63,537 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 63,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 54,473 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 46,346 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 38,318 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 38,285 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 29,040 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 25,656 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 25,653 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AD05 RJY is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RJY, 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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AD05 RJY is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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