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AO55 DXA

2005 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

76,363 mi
Last recorded76,363 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 DXA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 76,363 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 76,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 73,556 miles

Both outer sills getting thin

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 70,402 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 66,774 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 63,053 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 59,124 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 59,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2018 53,730 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 48,274 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 43,355 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 37,395 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 34,864 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 31,395 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 28,524 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 23,840 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 20,380 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 17,782 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 14,500 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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AO55 DXA is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AO55 DXA, 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 AO55 DXA registered?

AO55 DXA is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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