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AO05 TDX

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,728 mi
Last recorded76,728 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 TDX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 76,728 miles

under side has surface corrosion

Fail 28 Jun 2022 76,718 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under side has surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2021 75,188 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under side has surface corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2020 70,520 miles

sill covers fitted

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2019 67,444 miles

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

most of under side has surface corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2018 65,428 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

most of under side has surface corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2017 62,592 miles

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

Offside Front tyre bald on edge

much of under side has surface corrosion

sill covers

Fail 13 Jun 2017 62,580 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front tyre bald on edge

much of under side has surface corrosion

sill covers

Pass 15 Jun 2016 57,534 miles

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

sill covers

Pass 16 Jun 2015 50,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jun 2014 44,439 miles

o/s rear tyre thin on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2013 37,447 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 37,437 miles

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

Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 33,607 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 28,004 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 24,051 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 24,040 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 19,662 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 15,333 miles

two screws in o/s/r tyre tread

Fail 20 Jun 2008 15,333 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

two screws in o/s/r tyre tread

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 TDX is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TDX, 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 TDX registered?

AO05 TDX is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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