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AJ55 JLU

2005 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,422 mi
Last recorded106,422 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 JLU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 106,422 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2019 106,422 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2017 89,298 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2016 79,819 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes-both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear tyres perished/deteriorated-both sides

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2015 73,405 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 69,581 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 65,503 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 62,142 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2011 58,392 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 53,119 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 48,142 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 42,070 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 42,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

vehicle is fitted with p[lastic covers to the floor and engine bay area underneath

vehicle is fitted with plastic sills

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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AJ55 JLU is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2005 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 71,203 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ55 JLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AJ55 JLU registered?

AJ55 JLU is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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