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AU55 RCV

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,655 mi
Last recorded37,655 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 RCV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 37,655 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 37,621 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 15 Dec 2012 37,561 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2011 28,134 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 24,925 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 21,355 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 RCV is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RCV, 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 RCV registered?

AU55 RCV is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is AU55 RCV safe to buy?

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