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AU55 PZR

2005 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

107,630 mi
Last recorded107,630 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 PZR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 107,630 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 107,630 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 105,928 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 105,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced headlamps cracked and deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced headlamps cracked and deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2019 100,596 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 91,348 miles

center exhaust has a slight leak

headlight beam patterns not sharp

Fail 14 Sep 2018 91,343 miles

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

center exhaust has a slight leak

headlight beam patterns not sharp

Pass 29 Aug 2017 82,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 72,435 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 58,835 miles

suspension corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2014 53,598 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 51,245 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 3 Sep 2012 46,322 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 40,846 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 34,858 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 28,180 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 20,575 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 PZR is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PZR, 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 PZR registered?

AU55 PZR is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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