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AV05 EDP

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,055 mi
Last recorded82,055 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 EDP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 82,055 miles

Nearside Rear sill and arch corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear wheel arch and sill corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2017 79,139 miles

Oil leak sump ()

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

Rear exhaust hanger poor

both rear outer sill panels/wheel arches corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2016 75,253 miles

Oil leak possible sump corroded ()

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

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2016 75,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak possible sump corroded ()

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2015 70,462 miles

CHILDSEATS FITTED IN NSR AND OSR SEATS - NO REAR SEAT BELTS TESTED

Pass 11 Sep 2014 65,092 miles

CHILDSEAT FITTED IN NSR - SEAT BELT NOT TESTED

CHILDSEAT FITTED IN OSR - SEAT BELT NOT TESTED

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 65,074 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)

CHILDSEAT FITTED IN NSR - SEAT BELT NOT TESTED

CHILDSEAT FITTED IN OSR - SEAT BELT NOT TESTED

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 61,130 miles

CHILDSEATS FITTED IN NSR AND OSR SEATS - SEAT BELTS NOT TESTED

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)

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 Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SCREENWASH DETERIORATED

Pass 27 Sep 2012 54,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2011 46,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2010 37,196 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 37,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 29,178 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2009 25,497 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 19,163 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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AV05 EDP is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV05 EDP, 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 AV05 EDP registered?

AV05 EDP is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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