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AJ55 YVW

2005 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,785 mi
Last recorded163,785 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 YVW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 163,785 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp dark, recommend change

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trail arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heavy corrosion to both rear inner and outer sill and recommend repairs before next MOT

outer sills making inspection difficult

small stone chips on windscreen n/s lower and o/s

Fail 3 Feb 2024 163,782 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear arches excessively corroded lower (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front headlamp dark, recommend change

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trail arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

outer sills making inspection difficult

small stone chips on windscreen n/s lower and o/s

Pass 14 Feb 2023 152,856 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 143,096 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipe and return pipe rusty ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount removed (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front small stone chip

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear anti roll bar links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 143,095 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipe and return pipe rusty ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount removed (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front small stone chip

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear anti roll bar links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 132,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 195/65 R15 91H (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65 R15 91H (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 127,935 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 123,268 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 117,148 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 117,147 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 108,245 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 99,942 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 91,436 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 84,436 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 75,377 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 66,854 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 59,272 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 49,151 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 49,151 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 36,296 miles

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 YVW is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YVW, 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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AJ55 YVW is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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