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AV55 CZK

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

156,848 mi
Last recorded156,848 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 CZK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2020 156,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens in poor condition (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens in poor condition (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached shock not attached at top (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres very close to limit inner edge almost devoid of tread advise early replacement 195/65/15v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush of suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear wheel arch starting to rust

Rear rear brake discs wearing

underbody and subframes have heavy surface rust

Pass 26 Jun 2019 146,708 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 146,708 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 131,096 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 131,047 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 123,100 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 123,100 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2016 112,162 miles

front coil springs slightly corroded at top

inner sills and floors slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2015 102,674 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 102,664 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 94,416 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 94,416 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 85,074 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 74,183 miles

N/S/R tyre has wear on inner edge and small cut in tread.

Fail 9 Dec 2011 74,183 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

N/S/R tyre has wear on inner edge and small cut in tread.

Pass 10 Dec 2010 65,089 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 57,603 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 43,553 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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AV55 CZK is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AV55 CZK, 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 AV55 CZK registered?

AV55 CZK is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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