# KA05BSU — MAZDA 3 MOT History & Vehicle Check

KA05BSU is a Grey MAZDA 3, Petrol (1598cc), first registered 2005-07-01. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for KA05BSU — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | KA05BSU |
| Make | MAZDA |
| Model | 3 |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1598cc |
| First registered | 2005-07-01 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2023-10-27 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 23
- Passes: 14
- Fails: 9
- Pass rate: 60.87%
- Total defects recorded: 65

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-28 14:17:40 | PASSED | 131,817 MI | 2023-10-27 00:00:00 |
| 2022-09-28 09:34:29 | FAILED | 131,815 MI | — |
| 2021-10-28 10:18:20 | PASSED | 129,468 MI | 2022-10-27 00:00:00 |
| 2020-05-26 12:58:24 | PASSED | 125,130 MI | 2021-05-25 00:00:00 |
| 2020-05-26 12:58:23 | FAILED | 125,130 MI | — |
| 2019-05-28 12:14:18 | PASSED | 117,069 MI | 2020-11-29 00:00:00 |
| 2019-05-28 12:14:17 | FAILED | 117,069 MI | — |
| 2018-05-30 10:25:31 | PASSED | 109,061 MI | 2019-05-29 00:00:00 |
| 2018-05-30 10:25:30 | FAILED | 109,061 MI | — |
| 2017-03-03 11:56:44 | PASSED | 102,088 MI | 2018-03-02 00:00:00 |
| 2016-02-25 09:50:45 | PASSED | 97,755 MI | 2017-02-27 00:00:00 |
| 2016-02-25 09:50:44 | FAILED | 97,755 MI | — |
| 2016-02-19 10:43:00 | FAILED | 97,742 MI | — |
| 2015-02-28 20:02:16 | PASSED | 92,033 MI | 2016-02-27 00:00:00 |
| 2014-10-21 17:30:28 | FAILED | 92,003 MI | — |
| 2013-07-30 13:53:35 | PASSED | 86,573 MI | 2014-07-29 00:00:00 |
| 2012-07-27 15:49:36 | PASSED | 82,230 MI | 2013-07-26 00:00:00 |
| 2012-07-25 10:11:10 | FAILED | 82,227 MI | — |
| 2011-06-24 10:58:54 | PASSED | 74,999 MI | 2012-06-23 00:00:00 |
| 2010-08-05 09:51:50 | PASSED | 66,531 MI | 2011-08-04 00:00:00 |
| 2009-07-20 10:39:10 | PASSED | 56,114 MI | 2010-07-19 00:00:00 |
| 2008-07-16 16:29:40 | PASSED | 48,879 MI | 2009-07-15 00:00:00 |
| 2008-07-15 08:58:49 | FAILED | 48,879 MI | — |

### Defects and advisories

**2022-09-28 14:17:40 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

**2022-09-28 09:34:29 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

**2021-10-28 10:18:20 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MINOR: Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

**2020-05-26 12:58:23 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- PRS: Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

**2019-05-28 12:14:17 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

**2018-05-30 10:25:30 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- PRS: Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- PRS: Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

**2017-03-03 11:56:44 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)
- ADVISORY: tested in wet condtions
- ADVISORY: all suspension components corroded
- ADVISORY: Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.A.1)
- ADVISORY: Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
- ADVISORY: Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- ADVISORY: Oil leak ()
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

**2016-02-25 09:50:45 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing both silght (2.5.B.1a)
- ADVISORY: Front wipers worn /and oil leak
- ADVISORY: All suspension parts and vehicle structure corroded

**2016-02-25 09:50:44 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: All suspension parts and vehicle structure corroded
- ADVISORY: Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing both silght (2.5.B.1a)
- ADVISORY: Front wipers worn /and oil leak
- PRS: Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

**2016-02-19 10:43:00 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: oil leak
- FAIL: Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault anti skid/abs (3.4.1c)

**2015-02-28 20:02:16 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

**2014-10-21 17:30:28 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- FAIL: Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)
- USER ENTERED: o/s/f tyre has a minor damage to its outer wall no ply/cord exposed at time of inspection
- USER ENTERED: o/s outer sill damaged
- USER ENTERED: o/s/f position lamp slightly dim advise change bulb asap

**2013-07-30 13:53:35 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: Nail in offside rear tyre
- USER ENTERED: o/s sill damaged
- USER ENTERED: n/s/f outer drive shaft gaiter kinked
- USER ENTERED: front and rear brake discs lipped slightly
- USER ENTERED: amber ESP light on

**2012-07-27 15:49:36 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- USER ENTERED: Oil leak

**2012-07-25 10:11:10 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FAIL: Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FAIL: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- PRS: Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- USER ENTERED: Oil leak

**2011-06-24 10:58:54 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

**2008-07-15 08:58:49 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FAIL: Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FAIL: Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FAIL: Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FAIL: Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for KA05BSU is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/KA05BSU. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.
