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AV55 OOE

2005 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,006 mi
Last recorded66,006 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 OOE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 66,006 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 66,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 59,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 59,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 52,345 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 47,715 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 46,254 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 46,254 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged clip detached (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty power steering pipe loose and leaking (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 45,452 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 45,452 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 44,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 43,207 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 41,604 miles

front tyres outer walls perished.

Pass 17 Mar 2017 39,395 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 37,277 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 34,788 miles

center exhaust box broken up inside

Pass 4 Oct 2013 29,119 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 26,666 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 22,833 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 19,344 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 16,050 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 11,724 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 OOE is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OOE, 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 OOE registered?

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

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