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AO05 HLD

2005 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,537 mi
Last recorded61,537 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 HLD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 61,537 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 46,374 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 46,374 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre tread perished

Pass 27 Feb 2017 40,273 miles

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

Pass 24 Feb 2016 39,160 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 38,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2014 37,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Mar 2013 34,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 34,861 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 32,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 28,744 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 24,937 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 19,481 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 15,136 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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AO05 HLD is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AO05 HLD, 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 AO05 HLD registered?

AO05 HLD is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AO05 HLD safe to buy?

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