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CF54 AVW

2005 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

155,033 mi
Last recorded155,033 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF54 AVW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 155,033 miles

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

both sides rear inner wheel arches covered with heavily sealant

front & rear suspensions components slightly corroded

vehicle under body surface rust

Fail 18 Jul 2019 155,033 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working o/s & n/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both sides rear inner wheel arches covered with heavily sealant

front & rear suspensions components slightly corroded

vehicle under body surface rust

Pass 24 Apr 2018 147,007 miles

Rear Wheel arches corroded

Vehicle has corrosion all round chassis and sill areas

Fail 24 Apr 2018 147,007 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear Wheel arches corroded

Vehicle has corrosion all round chassis and sill areas

Pass 24 Feb 2017 137,097 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear tyre nail in side wall

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear inner sills corroded

rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2017 137,094 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear tyre nail in side wall

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear inner sills corroded

rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2016 127,149 miles

WIPERS NOT TESTED.

Fail 25 Feb 2016 127,148 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

WIPERS NOT TESTED.

Pass 27 Feb 2015 116,711 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 116,711 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2015 116,591 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 102,876 miles

slight lip to discs,

Fail 27 Feb 2014 102,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

slight lip to discs,

Pass 28 Feb 2013 93,242 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 80,984 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 70,730 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 57,114 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 57,114 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Feb 2009 44,660 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 44,660 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 31,276 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 31,276 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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CF54 AVW is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 CF54 AVW, 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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CF54 AVW is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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