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AV55 XVJ

2005 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

64,508 mi
Last recorded64,508 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 XVJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 64,508 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 56,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth- 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth- 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 51,211 miles

General Underside Corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 51,211 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

General Underside Corrosion

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 49,785 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

General Underside Corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2018 46,577 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes Covered In Grease (1.1.11 (c))

General Underside Corrosion Concurrent With Vehicle Age

Pass 8 Dec 2017 42,449 miles

General Underbody Corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2016 39,934 miles

General Underbody Corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2015 38,026 miles

O/S & N/S Rear Tyres Perished

Pass 9 Dec 2014 36,002 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 33,026 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 29,687 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 26,887 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 23,497 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 19,564 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 15,383 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 XVJ is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 XVJ, 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 XVJ registered?

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

Is AV55 XVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV55 XVJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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