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AV55 XVF

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,951 mi
Last recorded106,951 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 106,951 miles

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

wipers slightly smear

Pass 14 Dec 2017 97,963 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 89,270 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 89,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 79,081 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

front wipers slightly smear screen

oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2014 68,335 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 59,052 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 59,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 47,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre has cut in tread

Pass 19 Dec 2011 34,328 miles

both front tyres 2mm

front pads starting to get low

Pass 7 Dec 2010 25,697 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 22,577 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 17,113 miles

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

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 XVF is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV55 XVF registered?

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

Is AV55 XVF safe to buy?

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