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AU55 RBF

2005 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,662 mi
Last recorded157,662 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 RBF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 157,662 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 149,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 137,847 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 124,133 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 124,133 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 110,284 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 110,284 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 97,358 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre cut on tread down to cords

rear high light not working

Pass 22 Aug 2008 74,324 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 RBF is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RBF, 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 RBF registered?

AU55 RBF is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is AU55 RBF safe to buy?

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