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AV55 XVG

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

52,818 mi
Last recorded52,818 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 52,818 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 48,140 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 44,992 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 41,618 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 40,780 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 40,060 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 40,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 37,042 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 35,127 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 32,553 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 29,554 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 26,660 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 23,937 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 20,535 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 17,628 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 14,447 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 11,315 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 8,980 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 XVG is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 XVG, 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 XVG registered?

AV55 XVG is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is AV55 XVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV55 XVG shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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