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AG05 LHV

2005 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,134 mi
Last recorded114,134 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG05 LHV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 114,134 miles

Corrosion to and around all front and rear suspension components.

Corrosion to offside and nearside sills and wheel arches.

Front lower arms, rear bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Noise from front brakes.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2018 113,984 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill/wheel arch area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/wheel arch within 30cm of trailing arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion to and around all front and rear suspension components.

Corrosion to offside and nearside sills and wheel arches.

Front lower arms, rear bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Noise from front brakes.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 108,479 miles

Corrosion around rear trailing arm mountings.

Corrosion to rear sub-frame and suspension components.

Pass 22 Dec 2016 103,702 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 99,322 miles

Damage to nearside wiper blade.

Damage to offside front wheel and tyre.

Deterioration to front lower arm bushes.

Nearside front tyre worn close to limit.

Fail 11 Dec 2015 99,322 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Damage to nearside wiper blade.

Damage to offside front wheel and tyre.

Deterioration to front lower arm bushes.

Metal in offside rear tyre.

Nearside front tyre worn close to limit.

Pass 13 Dec 2014 94,191 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 89,436 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2014 89,436 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 78,797 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 78,797 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 67,451 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 56,408 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 46,930 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 37,164 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 27,245 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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AG05 LHV is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AG05 LHV, 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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AG05 LHV is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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