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AU55 ZKH

2005 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,332 mi
Last recorded149,332 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 149,332 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 149,324 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 144,333 miles

Headlamps just ok

Pass 19 Aug 2019 138,632 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 138,632 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 127,456 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 116,520 miles

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

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

Offside and nearside inner sills corroded

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 14 Sep 2017 116,515 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside and nearside inner sills corroded

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 14 Sep 2016 104,682 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake discs worn/corroded (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 104,672 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear exit pipe (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake discs worn/corroded (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 94,441 miles

general light underside corrosion

rear exhaust silencer hanger corroded/weak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 85,892 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 78,559 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 66,472 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 55,220 miles

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

front wiper blades noisy in operation and slightly worn

Pass 7 Sep 2010 42,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2009 28,218 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 19,115 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 ZKH is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ZKH, 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 ZKH is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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