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AV05 ORA

2005 Mazda 3

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

144,677 mi
Last recorded144,677 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 ORA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 144,677 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly

front exhaust flexi worn slightly

Fail 19 Jun 2019 144,677 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure center mount and rear tail pipe mount (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly

front exhaust flexi worn slightly

Pass 18 Jun 2018 133,859 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Rear chassis rails starting to corrode slightly

Pass 28 Jun 2017 124,772 miles

both sides rear sills showing signs of corrosion

eml light on

Pass 21 Jun 2016 115,561 miles

EML on

Offside Rear inner sill showing signs of corrosion

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 16 Jun 2016 115,561 miles

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

EML on

Offside Rear inner sill showing signs of corrosion

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Apr 2015 101,529 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip provision worn slightly

Engine managment light on

Pass 3 Mar 2014 86,521 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 71,573 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 52,274 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 39,465 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 35,906 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 19 Mar 2009 29,237 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 25,056 miles

Nearside Rear 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 ORA is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Green with a 1,999cc petrol 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 ORA, 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 ORA registered?

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

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