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2005 MAZDA 3
General Information
- Registration OV05PXZ
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 26 Jun 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 154,163 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sil (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- Coolant level below min
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
22 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 147,441 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- underside corroded
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
24 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 143,573 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Inner both sills corroded
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front screen washers poor
24 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 143,573 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front screen washers poor
- Rear Inner both sills corroded
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
3 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 138,997 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2024 26 Jun 20263 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 138,995 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
2 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 126,845 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2023 26 Jun 20266 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 119,856 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2022 26 Jun 20269 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 111,111 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges.
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 106,589 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front wipers poor
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
3 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 106,582 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear no plate damaged
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front wipers poor
6 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 100,835 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2018 26 Jun 20266 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 100,835 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Caliper (3.6.A.1)
4 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 94,327 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2017 26 Jun 20269 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 87,967 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 81,552 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2015 26 Jun 202613 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 69,432 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,665 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2013 26 Jun 202614 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 55,490 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
20 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,383 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2011 26 Jun 202623 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,014 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2010 26 Jun 202613 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,798 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2009 26 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OV05PXZ was registered on 2005-04-29
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