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2005 MAZDA 3
General Information
- Registration DF54FBY
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1999cc
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- Expired 22 Jun 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 130,477 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking pony not welded properly (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
10 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 130,141 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point/floor (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
10 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 121,062 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2019 22 Jun 20268 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 121,030 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
18 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 113,762 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Rear suspension arms and sub frame are corroded.
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
1 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 113,744 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Several areas (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Several areas (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Rear sub frame and suspension components are corroded.
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
2 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 109,599 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2017 22 Jun 20264 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 109,585 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- sill covers fitted
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
21 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 102,527 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
21 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 102,527 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
30 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 92,635 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2015 22 Jun 202628 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 92,635 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
- Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
30 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 85,096 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
30 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 85,096 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
31 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 77,272 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2013 22 Jun 202628 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 77,246 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2013 22 Jun 202621 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 77,245 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
27 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 77,245 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
7 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 69,273 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2012 22 Jun 20262 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 61,592 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2011 22 Jun 20261 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 61,592 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 52,375 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2010 22 Jun 202614 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 41,031 MI
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DF54FBY was registered on 2005-01-14
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