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AV05 OPX

2005 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

174,719 mi
Last recorded174,719 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 OPX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 174,719 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 170,400 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 165,577 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 158,139 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 158,139 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 150,953 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 139,369 miles

outer casing corroded on centre exhaust silencer

Pass 9 Apr 2013 128,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 114,399 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 97,815 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 83,128 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 68,053 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 50,613 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 50,611 miles

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

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

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 OPX is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OPX, 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 OPX registered?

AV05 OPX is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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