2005 Mazda 3 2.0L Petrol · MX05 XFM
2005 Mazda 3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2005. Recorded mileage 72,747 miles. MOT expired on 16 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,747 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MX05 XFM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/03/2026
- 72,747 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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MX05 XFM Mileage History
- 11/05/202260,739 mi
- 15/05/202361,687 mi+948 mi
- 29/05/202463,297 mi+1,610 mi
- 17/03/202564,199 mi+902 mi
- 21/03/202672,747 mi+8,548 mi
Average of roughly 3,110 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MX05 XFM 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 (MX05 XFM) between May 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded holed cover”; “Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded holed cove”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Head lamp lenses deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))”.
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