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AV55 XVH

2005 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,939 mi
Last recorded84,939 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 XVH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 84,939 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe cracked in to box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2019 83,349 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 81,508 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 81,508 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 79,064 miles

Front wipes beginning to smear

under body corrosion,

under body trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 76,361 miles

Rear Surface corrosion on vehicle chassis.

Wipers smearing.

Pass 11 Mar 2015 73,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2014 70,715 miles

STRONG ADVISE:offside front wishbone rear bush split but not resulting in excessive movement.

Fail 31 Mar 2014 70,715 miles

STRONG ADVISE:offside front wishbone rear bush split but not resulting in excessive movement.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 67,086 miles

drivers door mirror casing damaged

Fail 27 Mar 2013 67,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

drivers door mirror casing damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2012 64,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

wipers smeary

Fail 5 Mar 2012 64,260 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wipers smeary

Pass 25 Feb 2011 60,940 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 56,828 miles

n/s front tyre on 2mm and crackin in tread

o/s front tyre crackin in tread

Pass 25 Feb 2009 53,012 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 XVH is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XVH, 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 XVH registered?

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

Is AV55 XVH safe to buy?

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