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AO55 UDX

2005 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

168,728 mi
Last recorded168,728 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 UDX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2019 168,728 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

OS and NSR sills becoming corroded OSR sill damaged

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 158,968 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 145,555 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge, close to limit and perishing

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge, close to limit and perishing

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front and rear suspension beds and components rusty

front pads getting low and discs lipped

offside wiper blade starting to smear screen

sill covers fitted - not allowing full inspection

sump rusty

underside of vehicle has onset of corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2016 134,565 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating and has a minor leak of gases

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush nearside and offside rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Inner sills showing signs of corrosion

Sump pan corroding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 134,565 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust system deteriorating and has a minor leak of gases

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush nearside and offside rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Inner sills showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Sump pan corroding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 120,987 miles

Factory fitted outer sill covers preventing full inspection of outer sills

Front and rear inner sills showing signs of corrosion

Front wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriorate

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside headlamp lense heavily condensated internally

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 110,164 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side and off side inner sills to floor sections rusting

near side front and off side front lower suspension wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

off side rear tyre perishing

Fail 18 Aug 2014 110,164 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side and off side inner sills to floor sections rusting

near side front and off side front lower suspension wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

off side rear tyre perishing

Pass 13 Aug 2013 96,119 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriorate

nearside front and offside rear tyres starting to perish

small chip in screen

Pass 16 Aug 2012 83,445 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Aug 2011 68,618 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 54,784 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 37,249 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 28,520 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 28,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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 UDX is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 UDX, 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 UDX is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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