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AV55 XVE

2005 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

178,836 mi
Last recorded178,836 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 XVE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2021 178,836 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 169,580 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 162,109 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 152,442 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle rusted

Pass 19 Aug 2017 143,746 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 143,746 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 133,550 miles

o/s/r shock top dust cover come adrift/fallen down.

slight oil mist o/s/f shock .

Pass 5 Aug 2015 126,751 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 123,055 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 115,205 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2013 115,205 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 104,193 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 91,502 miles

front brake disc's pitted and lipped

Fail 19 Nov 2011 91,502 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

front brake disc's pitted and lipped

offside rear seat belt has been jamed behind seat lock and seat will not come forward to releasr belt no damage check done

Pass 27 Nov 2010 80,680 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 67,016 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 50,558 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 XVE is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XVE, 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 XVE registered?

AV55 XVE is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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