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AJ05 PXB

2005 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,740 mi
Last recorded121,740 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 PXB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 121,740 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2021 114,191 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 107,235 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 104,437 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 7 Nov 2018 103,693 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 96,495 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 96,495 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 89,365 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 83,481 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 83,365 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust hanger rusted almost through

Fail 28 Oct 2014 77,423 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2014 77,423 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2013 72,347 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 66,125 miles

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

both sides rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 25 Oct 2011 60,309 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 54,715 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 48,025 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 39,698 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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AJ05 PXB 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 83.3%.

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 AJ05 PXB, 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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AJ05 PXB is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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