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AK05 EUN

2005 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,648 mi
Last recorded132,648 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 EUN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 132,648 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 132,648 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 121,205 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion SUSPENSIONANDSUBFRAME (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 107,828 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 104,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot load area full

fuel filler neck rusty

o/s/f shocker misting of oil

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Feb 2015 104,616 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot load area full

exhaust rear bracket rotted off

fuel filler neck rusty

o/s/f shocker misting of oil

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

wiper not tested

Pass 11 Jan 2014 89,447 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 92,787 miles

front tyres worn on inner shoulders.

lower engine/box cover fitted.

n/s/r tyre was flat screw in tread as marked.

rear inner sills/floor starting to rust.

Fail 15 Jan 2013 92,787 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front tyres worn on inner shoulders.

lower engine/box cover fitted.

n/s/r tyre was flat screw in tread as marked.

rear inner sills/floor starting to rust.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 86,899 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Jan 2012 86,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside and offside front brake discs scorded slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2011 80,434 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 80,434 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 65,638 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 51,181 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 51,181 miles

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

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

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

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 EUN is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EUN, 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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What year was AK05 EUN registered?

AK05 EUN is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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