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AH05 ASH

2005 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,225 mi
Last recorded48,225 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH05 ASH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 13 Dec 2025 48,225 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 47,076 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 45,075 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 42,994 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 41,424 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 40,271 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 40,099 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 39,860 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 38,338 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 37,215 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 34,862 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 34,073 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 33,767 miles

both rear tyres bold on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2012 33,040 miles

2x rear tyres very low on edge

Pass 18 May 2011 31,399 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 28,720 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 23,945 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 18,722 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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AH05 ASH is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AH05 ASH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AH05 ASH registered?

AH05 ASH is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 May 2005.

Is AH05 ASH safe to buy?

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