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AV05 XPL

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,039 mi
Last recorded117,039 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 117,039 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake hose clip missing

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 14 Jun 2017 117,039 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake hose clip missing

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 8 Jun 2016 111,998 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 111,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 107,257 miles

Baby seat in rear

Pass 2 Oct 2014 102,652 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 98,805 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 95,820 miles

Both rear tyres out of round

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 95,820 miles

Both rear tyres out of round

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 91,029 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 86,388 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 82,396 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 82,390 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 70,335 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 59,425 miles

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

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)

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 XPL is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XPL, 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 XPL is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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