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2005 MAZDA 3
General Information
- Registration OV55HCZ
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2005
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 01 Apr 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 123,562 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- both front outer sills slight corrosion but not near any load bearing points
- o/s/f tyre slight wear on inner edge
25 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 123,551 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- both front outer sills slight corrosion but not near any load bearing points
- o/s/f tyre slight wear on inner edge
26 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 118,594 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer sill panel corroded.
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Outer sill panel corroded.
2 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 113,094 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- both outer sill plastic covers obscuring views
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- n/s/f headlamp slightly deteriorated
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 108,087 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop worn (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop worn (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 108,087 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop worn (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop worn (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 103,012 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
24 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 100,238 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
19 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 100,205 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated
13 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 98,535 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge compound showing (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge compound showing (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
13 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 98,533 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge compound showing (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge compound showing (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
25 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 93,539 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
25 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 93,539 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 84,145 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
31 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 73,380 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 66,390 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Both Front Tyres Aged/Cracked
- Child Seat Fitted Offside Rear
16 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 61,725 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2016 26 Jun 202612 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 58,426 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
11 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 51,647 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2014 26 Jun 202613 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 45,466 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2013 26 Jun 202622 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,347 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2012 26 Jun 202623 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 33,443 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2011 26 Jun 202625 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 26,935 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2010 26 Jun 202626 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 21,491 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 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!
OV55HCZ was registered on 2005-09-29
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