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AB55 MAZ

2005 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,853 mi
Last recorded105,853 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB55 MAZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 105,853 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 104,511 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 95,952 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 94,499 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 94,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 81,121 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 81,121 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 73,530 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

various suspension and braking components coroded

Pass 12 Jun 2014 62,137 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

various suspension and brake components coroded

Pass 3 Jul 2013 52,689 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 43,285 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 32,740 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 32,740 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 28,249 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 28,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 23,976 miles

offside rear and nearside rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Sep 2008 18,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AB55 MAZ is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AB55 MAZ, 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 AB55 MAZ registered?

AB55 MAZ is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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