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AV55 PVN

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,736 mi
Last recorded140,736 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2025 140,736 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 135,600 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 129,824 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 124,745 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 119,049 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 114,130 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 109,135 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 100,077 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 92,321 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 84,964 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 76,924 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 76,924 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven o/s too slow on increase! (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

front brake pads are wearing low , recorded slight fluctuation and 25% imbalance

Pass 19 Nov 2014 68,351 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 60,762 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)

oil pan heavly corrioded osf caliper wet

Pass 28 Nov 2012 55,087 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 55,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 47,989 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 41,110 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 32,829 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 23,673 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 27,289 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 PVN is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PVN, 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 PVN is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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