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AX05 AVR

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,041 mi
Last recorded110,041 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 AVR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 110,041 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 109,844 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill ,large areas also covered by skirt (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 103,085 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 98,747 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 90,764 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 90,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 80,903 miles

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

front tyres rubbing inner edges off

Pass 30 Oct 2013 72,456 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 72,443 miles

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

both rear shock absorbers worn out

Pass 28 Mar 2012 56,897 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 56,897 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 49,504 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 41,303 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 33,794 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 24,901 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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AX05 AVR is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AX05 AVR, 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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AX05 AVR is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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