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CF55 JAO

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,903 mi
Last recorded91,903 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 JAO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 91,903 miles

rear suspension parts corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2016 91,903 miles

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

oil leak from oil filter area

rear suspension parts corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2015 86,352 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 81,006 miles

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Fail 27 Feb 2014 81,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 20 Feb 2013 70,978 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 63,650 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 63,650 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 55,398 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 37,828 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 17,355 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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CF55 JAO is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CF55 JAO, 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 CF55 JAO registered?

CF55 JAO is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is CF55 JAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF55 JAO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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