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2005 MAZDA 3
General Information
- Registration LS55CHO
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 08 Jun 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 91,261 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
11 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 76,019 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- some corrosion on front and rear crossmembers
6 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 76,012 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- some corrosion on front and rear crossmembers
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 72,390 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
1 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 72,389 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 65,227 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
- Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
27 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 59,002 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- nearside and offside front and rear floor corroded
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear tyre worn smooth inner edge and close 1.6mm
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
4 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 56,522 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2017 8 Jun 202628 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 56,458 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
9 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 305,044 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)
- engine cover and sill covers fitted
- brake pipes and fuel pipes covered with grease
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
6 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 53,118 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- engine cover and sill covers fitted
- brake pipes and fuel pipes covered with grease
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)
6 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,258 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
4 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,923 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
29 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 42,241 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2013 8 Jun 202625 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,622 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2012 8 Jun 202625 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 32,345 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2011 8 Jun 202626 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 27,216 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2010 8 Jun 202611 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 21,723 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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LS55CHO was registered on 2005-11-18
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