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AK05 EUB

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

110,555 mi
Last recorded110,555 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 EUB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 110,555 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 110,555 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 108,473 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 108,473 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2020 107,530 miles

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

Underneath surface corrosion all round

Fail 11 Mar 2020 107,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underneath surface corrosion all round

Pass 25 Mar 2019 105,037 miles

Crankshaft pulley noisy

Underneath surface corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2018 101,368 miles

all under floor and inner sill surface corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2017 99,607 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 97,063 miles

Lower floor and suspension arms surface corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2016 97,063 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Lower floor and suspension arms surface corroded

Nearside Rear tyre has low pressure

Pass 6 Mar 2015 95,337 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 93,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 93,116 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 89,915 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 89,915 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 87,579 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 83,518 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 80,683 miles

n/s front tyre is cut on sidewall

Fail 12 Mar 2010 80,683 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

n/s front tyre is cut on sidewall

Pass 12 Mar 2009 78,311 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 74,230 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 EUB is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EUB, 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 EUB is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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