2005 Mazda 3 1.6L Petrol · DG55 SFE
2005 Mazda 3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 53,342 miles. MOT expired on 08 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,342 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DG55 SFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/08/2026
- 53,342 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DG55 SFE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mazda 3 (DG55 SFE) between July 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”.
DG55 SFE Mileage History
- 29/07/202230,455 mi
- 10/08/202333,728 mi+3,273 mi
- 08/08/202438,157 mi+4,429 mi
- 08/08/202545,637 mi+7,480 mi
- 06/08/202653,342 mi+7,705 mi
Average of roughly 5,690 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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