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AV55 OOC

2005 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

82,625 mi
Last recorded82,625 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 OOC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 82,625 miles

head shield material deteriorated

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 80,775 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear most exhaust hanger corroded, poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc face corroded where pad not in contact (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

front most exhaust heat shield outer tin cover missing, insulation hanging down

Pass 24 Oct 2018 79,409 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Exhaust hangers corroded

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2018 79,409 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Exhaust hangers corroded

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2017 77,220 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroding - front heat-shield insecure

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge,badly cracking up on outer shoulder

offside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge,cracking up in deep part of tread

Pass 25 Oct 2016 73,798 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroding

offside rear tyre going out of shape on inner edge and cracking up in deep part of tread

rear brake discs becoming worn and lipped

Fail 22 Oct 2016 73,782 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroding

offside rear tyre going out of shape on inner edge and cracking up in deep part of tread

rear brake discs becoming worn and lipped

Pass 21 Oct 2015 701,701 miles

brake warning lamp on

front exhaust heat shield missing

off side front tyre underinflated (pumped up)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 62,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front wishbone back bushes deteriorating

Pass 26 Oct 2013 45,353 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 43,459 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Jan 2012 39,926 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking/ perrished.& worn inner edge.

Pass 3 Aug 2010 32,304 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 28,365 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 23,089 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 OOC is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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