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AO55 TCJ

2005 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

101,566 mi
Last recorded101,566 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 TCJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2021 101,566 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking up on tread (5.2.3 (e))

body damage

Pass 6 Oct 2020 98,704 miles

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

outer sills and underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2020 98,704 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

outer sills and underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2019 95,992 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 91,995 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 87,910 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 83,635 miles

body damage

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2015 78,705 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2014 74,050 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2013 69,462 miles

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

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

offside inner driveshaft joint and bearing slightly worn

Pass 4 Oct 2012 60,076 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 51,142 miles

Off side head light has condensation on the inside of the lens

Pass 30 Sep 2010 44,274 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 35,853 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 28,207 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 TCJ is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 TCJ, 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 TCJ is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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