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AV05 XPY

2005 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,536 mi
Last recorded85,536 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 XPY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2020 85,536 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer sill not an inadequate repair but not within and component mount

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 83,355 miles

Front number plate damaged, but unlikely to be misread

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Apr 2016 74,168 miles

O/s and N/s inner and outter sills corroding.

O/s and N/s/f headlight lenses frosted slightly.

Pass 21 Apr 2015 67,151 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 67,138 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 61,243 miles

O/s and N/s Rear inner sills corroding.

O/s and N/s outter sills corroding.

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 52,212 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 44,926 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 37,352 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 31,726 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 29,113 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 29,094 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 23,736 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 XPY is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XPY, 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 XPY registered?

AV05 XPY is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is AV05 XPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 XPY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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