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AO55 CYT

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

133,269 mi
Last recorded133,269 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 CYT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 133,269 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 133,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 126,194 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2019 126,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 113,668 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 May 2017 104,564 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 140,553 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 102,966 miles

O/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER APPEARS SOFT/WEAK

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ON

Fail 3 Oct 2016 102,935 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER APPEARS SOFT/WEAK

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 5 Oct 2015 94,714 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 85,444 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 85,441 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 75,057 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 63,981 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 52,960 miles

N/S wiper rubber split.

Fail 3 Oct 2011 52,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

O/S/F tyre worn on inside edge.

N/S wiper rubber split.

Pass 30 Sep 2010 42,974 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 31,493 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 31,473 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 18,680 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGES

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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AO55 CYT is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AO55 CYT, 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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AO55 CYT is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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