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AO55 EUL

2005 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

151,636 mi
Last recorded151,636 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 EUL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 151,636 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lights need a polish (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2024 148,740 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 147,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 145,446 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box split and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 143,098 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 137,530 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 130,570 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 130,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2018 122,604 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 111,096 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perish cracked

Pass 15 Aug 2016 101,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge and perish cracked 3mm

Pass 13 Aug 2015 92,142 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 92,139 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 82,604 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2013 76,641 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre has slight perish cracks

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2012 69,649 miles

N/s/f tyre wearing slightly on edges

O/s/f tyre wearing slightly on edges

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 61,486 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2010 50,198 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 38,325 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 23,683 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 EUL is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EUL, 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 EUL is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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