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AO55 ZGG

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

122,185 mi
Last recorded122,185 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 ZGG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 122,185 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lower wheel arch corroded slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Dec 2017 114,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to centre joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Fail 7 Dec 2017 114,698 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to centre joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Pass 8 Dec 2016 106,157 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 99,453 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger corroded and snapped, exhaust still fully supported

Pass 24 Nov 2014 91,169 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 82,813 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 74,285 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 64,288 miles

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2010 51,928 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 43,750 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Dec 2008 34,938 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 ZGG is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ZGG, 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 ZGG is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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