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AO55 UDS

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,123 mi
Last recorded94,123 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 94,123 miles

Offside Rear trailing arm bush poor condition

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 5 Feb 2018 88,449 miles

Offside Front shock damp

Fail 31 Jan 2018 88,443 miles

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

Offside Front shock damp

Offside Rear slightly binding and rear pads wearing low

Pass 9 Feb 2017 84,255 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil close to limit (2.7.3)

rear trailing arm bushes poor

Pass 25 Feb 2016 75,393 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perished and slight movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and heavy split on edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perished and slight movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 25 Feb 2016 75,393 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 Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perished and slight movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and heavy split on edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perished and slight movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 23 Feb 2016 75,386 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 62,198 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 57,944 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear bump stop split

Pass 27 Feb 2014 57,944 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear bump stop split

Pass 18 Feb 2013 53,352 miles

both front brake discs are worn/scored/corroded... front pads are quite low..

both front tyres are aged/low inner edges.........../o/s/f tyre cracks in outer wall/n/s/f tyre kerb damage

both front tyres obviously low pressures at presentation for mot test...

suspension/underbody/exhaust surface corrosion evident

Pass 22 Feb 2012 47,950 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 42,154 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 37,606 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 31,528 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 UDS is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UDS, 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 UDS is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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