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AK05 CHC

2005 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,827 mi
Last recorded93,827 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 CHC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 93,827 miles

front tyres worn on the inner edges

nsr anti roll bar linkage ball joint rubber deteriorated

under body areas and components slightly corroded and deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2016 87,805 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear service/foot brake application slow

Nearside rear service/foot brake fluctuating, Borderline

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear pin/bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Borderline (2.4.G.2)

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

Sill covers fitted, Inspection Limited

Pass 8 Jul 2015 78,549 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 71,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 71,325 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 68,759 miles

Handbrake needs strong pull to reach minimum 16% effort, rear brakes may need adjustment or repair

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 58,591 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 45,129 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 45,020 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 38,647 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 30,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre slightly stepped inner side and cracking.

very slight fluctuation noticed on near side rear brake.

Pass 2 Mar 2009 21,363 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

off side rear tyre has slightly stepped inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2008 15,841 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 8,601 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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AK05 CHC is a 2005 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AK05 CHC, 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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AK05 CHC is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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