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VC05RFC
2005 MAZDA 3
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration VC05RFC
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
17
Passes
8
Failures
68%
Pass Rate
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87 Total Defects Recorded
3 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 215,743 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- OIL LEAK SUMP
- EIGING LIGHT ON
2 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 203,293 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 188,463 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2024 7 Jun 20269 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 173,871 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2023 7 Jun 202629 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 158,499 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
28 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 158,416 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn + DUST COVER SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn + DUST COVER SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
3 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 139,977 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 139,976 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
21 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 128,281 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- all front and rear suspension running gear and suspension corroded
- body/chassis corroded
- n/s rear outer tyre wall deteriorated
- n/s rear wheel nut damaged
- o/s/rear outer tyre wall deteriorated
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
20 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 128,222 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- o/s/rear outer tyre wall deteriorated
- n/s rear wheel nut damaged
- n/s rear outer tyre wall deteriorated
- body/chassis corroded
- all front and rear suspension running gear and suspension corroded
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
19 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 122,449 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2019 7 Jun 202619 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 122,449 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
19 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 115,744 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 115,744 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 106,686 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
19 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 100,387 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2016 7 Jun 202619 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 100,387 MI
7 Jun 202630 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 91,391 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
22 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 80,265 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
22 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 80,251 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
25 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 62,080 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2013 7 Jun 202613 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,221 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2012 7 Jun 202629 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 25,298 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 22,119 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2010Advisory 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)
8 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 16,152 MI
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VC05RFC was registered on 2005-03-05
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