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AK05 CHJ

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,905 mi
Last recorded135,905 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 CHJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 135,905 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 135,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 129,726 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2017 129,726 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 119,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre loosing shape

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 110,799 miles

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

heat sheilds above exhaust insecure

sump corroded & leaking

Fail 13 Mar 2014 103,610 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Coolant leak

Exhaust corroded

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Slight accident damage to offside front

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 103,610 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Coolant leak

Exhaust corroded

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

Oil leak

Slight accident damage to offside front

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 93,819 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 85,419 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake discs slightly worn

Fail 22 Mar 2011 78,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipers poor

Pass 22 Mar 2011 78,362 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipers poor

Pass 22 Mar 2010 70,241 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 50,810 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 CHJ is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CHJ, 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 CHJ is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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