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AO05 LZC

2005 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,680 mi
Last recorded101,680 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 LZC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 101,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 95,954 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 95,954 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 91,834 miles

slight play in offside track eod inner knuckle joint

Pass 25 Apr 2013 81,055 miles

offside steering rack knuckle has slight play

side skirts preventing full inspection

Fail 25 Apr 2013 81,055 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside steering rack knuckle has slight play

side skirts preventing full inspection

Pass 28 Apr 2012 68,976 miles

oil level close to minimum

slight play in offside track rod inner knuckle joint

Pass 26 Apr 2011 58,835 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner face

o/s/r tyre has perishing cracks

slight play in steering rack o/s

Pass 19 Apr 2010 48,308 miles

n/s/f tyre tread depth getting low 3.3mm

slight play in steering rack o/s

Pass 29 Apr 2009 40,541 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 30,442 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 LZC is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LZC, 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 LZC registered?

AO05 LZC is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is AO05 LZC safe to buy?

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