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AO05 XVN

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

176,965 mi
Last recorded176,965 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 176,965 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 176,965 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 173,226 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 173,224 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 167,183 miles

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 19 Jun 2018 162,607 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 162,607 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 152,941 miles

oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2017 152,940 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2016 139,206 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 139,205 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 127,079 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 127,078 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 117,743 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2014 117,740 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2013 105,100 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 105,100 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2012 83,737 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Jul 2011 74,685 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 55,925 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 55,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 34,390 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 8,423 miles

There is a cut in tread of offside rear tyre, ok for test.

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 XVN is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XVN, 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 XVN registered?

AO05 XVN is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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