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OV05CBO
2005 MAZDA 3
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration OV05CBO
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 02 Jun 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
18
Passes
9
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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91 Total Defects Recorded
3 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 141,107 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust mounting defective near flaxi (6.1.2 (a))
- Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
3 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 141,107 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust mounting defective near flaxi (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
29 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 138,618 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
29 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 138,618 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
28 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 138,615 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
31 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 134,309 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- General under body corrosion
30 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 134,307 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- General under body corrosion
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
11 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 127,347 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES WISHBONE REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ACROSS BOTH SIDES SEALS (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ACROSS & UNDER BODY (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
5 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 126,290 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2022 25 Jun 202626 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 126,289 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
10 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 123,637 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Sills have slight corrosion but have rubber sill protectors fitted and not allowing for full inspection of complete sill in prescribed areas
- Offside Sills have slight corrosion but have rubber sill protectors fitted and not allowing for full inspection of complete sill in prescribed areas
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE change soon (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE change soon (5.2.3 (e))
20 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 119,431 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded/weak but plastic trim doesnt allow full inspection. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded/weak but plastic trim doesnt allow full inspection. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 119,431 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded/weak but plastic trim doesnt allow full inspection. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded/weak but plastic trim doesnt allow full inspection. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 113,473 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated
- n/s/r brake pads wearing thin
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
13 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 113,094 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s/r brake pads wearing thin
- front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
21 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 101,001 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated
- o/s/f outer sill slight corrosion
24 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 89,818 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 80,386 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2016 25 Jun 202629 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,161 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2015 25 Jun 202611 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,486 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2014 25 Jun 20269 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 62,486 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
18 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 52,011 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
26 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,461 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2012 25 Jun 202626 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 42,461 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 37,588 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2011 25 Jun 202627 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 33,169 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2010 25 Jun 20264 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,877 MI
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OV05CBO was registered on 2005-04-19
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