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AK05 EUD

2005 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,577 mi
Last recorded109,577 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 EUD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2020 109,577 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, though not excessive

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2019 91,645 miles

Both outer side skirts fitted at the time of test

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect And NSF (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 91,645 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Both outer side skirts fitted at the time of test

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect And NSF (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 86,796 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 86,796 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 81,580 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Mar 2017 81,517 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 76,328 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 72,089 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 67,249 miles

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

child seats fitted to n/s/f and o/s/r

general corrosion to all front and rear suspension

wipers smearing

Pass 27 Mar 2013 62,886 miles

front brake discs worn

light corrosion under vehicle

n/s/r tyre side wall damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2012 57,692 miles

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

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 22 Mar 2011 49,396 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 41,160 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 29,929 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 21,022 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 EUD is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EUD, 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 EUD is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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