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AU55 PZZ

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,968 mi
Last recorded163,968 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 163,968 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill

rear subframe corroding and rusty

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2019 163,968 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill

rear subframe corroding and rusty

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2018 147,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud hanging down

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber shroud hanging down

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear subframe corroding and rusty

sill covers fitted

sump rusty and slight oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2017 130,330 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre 3-4mm

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear shock top mount corroded

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear shock top mount corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

oil leak

sill covers fitted

sump rusty

under tray fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2017 130,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre 3-4mm

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear shock top mount corroded

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear shock top mount corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

oil leak

sill covers fitted

sump rusty

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2016 117,844 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front slight brake bind

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

engine sump rusty

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2015 105,597 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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 worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

engine sump rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2014 93,924 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and slightly out of shape

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and slightly out of shape

sump rusty

Pass 18 Sep 2013 82,612 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 82,360 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 71,085 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 14 Sep 2011 59,518 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 46,652 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 37,857 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 26,956 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 PZZ 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 80%.

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 PZZ, 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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AU55 PZZ is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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