MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,785 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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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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