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AU55 PZC

2005 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,586 mi
Last recorded110,586 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 PZC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 110,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside rear lower wheel arch corroded

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2025 110,586 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Offside rear inner and outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside rear lower wheel arch corroded

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2024 102,295 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 102,294 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 99,852 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2022 96,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 96,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 93,858 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 92,346 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 90,097 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 88,065 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 85,813 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 83,155 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 79,167 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 73,586 miles

front number plate slight damage

o/s/f tyre getting low 3mm approx,worn slightly on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2013 67,910 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 63,072 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 56,591 miles

(2) Nearside front suspension lower arm inner rear bush deteriorated close to limit.

(2) Offside rear tyre worn close to limit. 3.5mm

(2) Rear brake pads and discs worn close to limit.

(8) Offside rear anti roll bar outer link arm worn slightly.

(8) Rear suspension bushes deteriorated slightly.

Pass 6 Nov 2010 48,149 miles

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

engine oil level low

Pass 28 Oct 2009 41,093 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 34,384 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 PZC is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AU55 PZC, 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 PZC registered?

AU55 PZC is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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