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AU55 RBY

2005 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

109,204 mi
Last recorded109,204 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 RBY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 109,204 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 108,289 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 105,816 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides inc pipe at caliper end (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 105,742 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill panel (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner/Outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill panel (5.2.6)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Inner / Outer sill seam detached (6.1.A.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides inc pipe at caliper end (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 98,346 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drivers floor (5.2.6)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2015 91,796 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2014 84,225 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 Jul 2013 75,372 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 75,372 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 67,651 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 67,646 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 54,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2010 40,765 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2009 22,863 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 20,458 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 RBY is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RBY, 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 RBY is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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