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AV55 OPF

2005 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

59,953 mi
Last recorded59,953 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 OPF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 59,953 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Oct 2025 59,800 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill inner & outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill inner & outer borderline excess corrosion - obscured by covers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears heavily cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside & all vehicle components heavily corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2024 55,590 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 50,782 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills, inner & outer corroded but covers fitted preventing full inspection. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle, body & all components corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2022 45,834 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Slight play in both rear links rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills corroded (outer covers fitted). Underside of vehicle & components corroding. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 40,816 miles

Heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring top mount worn

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All road (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 40,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring top mount worn

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All road (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 36,846 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 36,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 32,689 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes worn

Fail 25 Oct 2019 32,688 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both front suspension arm rear bushes worn

Pass 22 Oct 2018 28,610 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 25,958 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 23,896 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 22,158 miles

all tyre treads cracked

Pass 17 Nov 2014 20,476 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 18,687 miles

all tyres badly cracking in tread

Pass 13 Nov 2012 16,980 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 16,980 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 15,474 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 14,315 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 12,709 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 11,323 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 11,323 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 9,142 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 OPF is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 OPF, 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 OPF registered?

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

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