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AV55 OPB

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

106,664 mi
Last recorded106,664 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 106,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

all tyres worn inner edges and cracking on tread

underside of body generally corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2016 98,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres worn inner edges

under body showing early signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2015 87,201 miles

under body showing early signs of surface corrosion

Fail 4 Dec 2015 87,198 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

under body showing early signs of surface corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2014 73,583 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing low on tread and wearing on inner edges

underbody showing early signs of surface corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2013 54,144 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underbody showing early signs of surface corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2012 47,893 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 39,324 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 28,074 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 14,217 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 10,343 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 OPB is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AV55 OPB, 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 OPB registered?

AV55 OPB is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is AV55 OPB safe to buy?

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