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AV55 XVM

2005 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,570 mi
Last recorded114,570 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 XVM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 May 2023 114,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing excessively on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear sill area repaired (arch liner not allowing full inspection)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing excessively on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 109,554 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various underbody/component corrosion

Fail 22 Sep 2021 109,537 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Various corrosion including under body, inner and outer sills

Pass 17 Sep 2020 100,934 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

both rear outer sills corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2020 100,913 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2019 94,012 miles

Both rear outer sills have slight corrosion but not considered excessive

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 93,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear outer sills have slight corrosion but not considered excessive

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near fail (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 86,979 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Outer sills covered

Under shield fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 7 Sep 2017 81,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on sill (5.2.6)

both rear tyres starting to perish

nearside rear tyre tread low on the inside edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2016 79,144 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2015 76,472 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2014 73,969 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 70,231 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 65,355 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 60,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Mar 2010 53,391 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 47,154 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 43,982 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 XVM is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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