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AV05 OPW

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

103,084 mi
Last recorded103,084 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 OPW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 103,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 98,227 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 98,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 89,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 9 Jan 2023 82,708 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 76,548 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 11 Jan 2021 70,538 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 8 Jan 2020 65,422 miles

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 8 Jan 2020 65,422 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 7 Jan 2019 61,879 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 10 Jan 2018 58,475 miles

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

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

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

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

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 4 Jan 2017 54,725 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 45,911 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 42,696 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 39,009 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 34,732 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 29,948 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 26,239 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 21,457 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 16,718 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 12,441 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 OPW is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 OPW, 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 OPW registered?

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

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