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AU55 ZKO

2005 Mazda 3

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

65,620 mi
Last recorded65,620 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 ZKO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 65,620 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 65,615 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 50,434 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear window missing

corrosion appearing to underside

Fail 9 Sep 2020 50,434 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear window missing

corrosion appearing to underside

Pass 20 Sep 2019 43,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 33,492 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 25,317 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken away

Pass 7 Sep 2016 21,889 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 21,888 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 21,410 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 20,884 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 18,115 miles

Front wipers smearing

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 16,275 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 14,167 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 11,973 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2009 9,694 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 8,305 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall scrubbed slightly.

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 ZKO is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ZKO, 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 ZKO is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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