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AW55 GEO

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

109,529 mi
Last recorded109,529 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW55 GEO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 109,529 miles

underside corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2017 107,589 miles

both sills corroded and feel soft plastic covers

underside heavy corrosion

Fail 27 Sep 2017 107,589 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both sills corroded and feel soft plastic covers

underside heavy corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2016 100,043 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Sep 2016 100,039 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to centre (7.1.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 92,349 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

covers on sills

heavy surface corrosion on underside

Fail 10 Sep 2015 92,349 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

covers on sills

heavy surface corrosion on underside

Pass 9 Sep 2014 87,458 miles

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

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

exhaust flexi-pipe worn

exhaust showing corrosion

n/s/r & o/s/r chassis leg showing corrosion

Fail 9 Sep 2014 87,458 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

exhaust flexi-pipe worn

exhaust showing corrosion

n/s/r & o/s/r chassis leg showing corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2013 83,048 miles

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

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

sump coroded but not leaking yet

Fail 12 Sep 2013 83,025 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

clutch fluid pipe coroded (to slave cylinder)

sump coroded but not leaking yet

Pass 6 Nov 2012 77,791 miles

interior mirror missing

Fail 6 Nov 2012 77,789 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

interior mirror missing

Pass 7 Sep 2011 70,705 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 70,625 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear discs corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2010 58,961 miles

Engine Management Light on and engine running rough....

Fail 1 Sep 2010 58,961 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 47,511 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 32,131 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres wearing on the inside

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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AW55 GEO is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AW55 GEO, 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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AW55 GEO is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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