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AO55 KGZ

2005 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

100,282 mi
Last recorded100,282 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 KGZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 100,282 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 100,281 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 95,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 89,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 84,665 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front and rear suspension components corroded

wipers worn

Pass 18 Jul 2022 81,135 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both headlamps lenses slightly deteriorated

front and rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2021 76,342 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 76,342 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 73,171 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 68,216 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 62,016 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 59,232 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 57,985 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 57,985 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Mounting broken (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 53,576 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust mount is broken but system is still secure

Pass 14 Oct 2014 49,302 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 45,688 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 41,974 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 38,792 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 35,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Oct 2009 31,226 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 31,225 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 27,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 KGZ is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KGZ, 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 KGZ registered?

AO55 KGZ is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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