2005 Mazda 3 1.6L Petrol · HW05 KOU
2005 Mazda 3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 May 2005. Recorded mileage 109,863 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,863 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HW05 KOU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2026
- 109,863 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HW05 KOU 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 (HW05 KOU) between October 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Both sides (4.1.4 (a))”; “Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
HW05 KOU Mileage History
- 17/10/202377,271 mi
- 27/09/202489,855 mi+12,584 mi
- 27/09/202489,855 mi
- 24/01/2026109,863 mi+20,008 mi
- 24/01/2026109,863 mi
Average of roughly 14,338 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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