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AU55 KVT

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

102,971 mi
Last recorded102,971 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 KVT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 102,971 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 102,789 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 98,179 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges, advise replacement

Both sides front floor starting to corrode

Both sides inner sills starting to corrode

Both sides rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Offside front tyre worn on edge

Slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar link

Pass 12 Mar 2018 94,224 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 90,041 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 90,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 86,081 miles

Slight movement in offside front lower suspension arm bush advise replacement

Slight play offside front lower ball joint advise replacement

Pass 5 Mar 2015 81,185 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 76,898 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 70,976 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 65,602 miles

front tyres on 2mm

rear pads getting low

rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 7 Mar 2011 59,127 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 30 Mar 2010 51,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 42,971 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 29,604 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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AU55 KVT is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 AU55 KVT, 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 AU55 KVT registered?

AU55 KVT is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is AU55 KVT safe to buy?

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