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AV55 PVF

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,655 mi
Last recorded105,655 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 105,655 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill corroded and covered unable to inspect fully

Nearside Rear Inner closing sill corroded and covered unable to inspect fully

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output frosted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Outer sill corroded and covered unable to inspect fully

Offside Rear Inner closing sill corroded and covered unable to inspect fully

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

Rear chassis rails heavily corroded

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

underside of vehicle heavily corroded in places

Fail 16 Jun 2020 105,655 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer sill corroded and covered unable to inspect fully

Nearside Rear Inner closing sill corroded and covered unable to inspect fully

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output frosted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Outer sill corroded and covered unable to inspect fully

Offside Rear Inner closing sill corroded and covered unable to inspect fully

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

Rear chassis rails heavily corroded

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

tyre pressures look low recommend attention

underside of vehicle heavily corroded in places

Pass 13 Jun 2019 100,474 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Underside Corrosion

Fail 12 Jun 2019 100,474 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Underside Corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2018 93,022 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 May 2017 89,926 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 77,222 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 66,330 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 66,236 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 58,740 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 52,951 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 37,880 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 32,447 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 25,999 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 19,229 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 PVF is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PVF, 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 PVF registered?

AV55 PVF is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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