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AV05 OPG

2005 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,005 mi
Last recorded157,005 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 OPG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 157,005 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 146,487 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On union (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shocker casing has dropped down (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 146,487 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On union (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shocker casing has dropped down (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil filter holed (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 139,320 miles

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 has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2018 139,320 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 133,578 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 133,450 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 125,543 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 115,299 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 115,291 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 105,173 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISKS PITTED

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

Offside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 92,350 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 83,484 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2011 73,846 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 73,846 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 64,810 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 272 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 42,410 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 OPG is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AV05 OPG, 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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AV05 OPG is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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