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AV05 XPM

2005 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,482 mi
Last recorded57,482 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 XPM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 57,482 miles

damage to nearside rear light unit

interior non obligitory mirror loose

nearside headlamp loose at bottom mounting area

oil leak[s]

Fail 10 Nov 2017 57,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to nearside rear light unit

interior non obligitory mirror loose

oil leak[s]

Pass 29 Oct 2016 40,337 miles

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

under body has surface rust .

Fail 29 Oct 2016 40,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

under body has surface rust .

Pass 17 Oct 2015 27,775 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 26,120 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 25,975 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 25,428 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 25,399 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 24,240 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 21,586 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 19,346 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 19,346 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 17,005 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 17,005 miles

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 XPM is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XPM, 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 XPM registered?

AV05 XPM is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 April 2005.

Is AV05 XPM safe to buy?

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