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AK05 EUO

2005 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

109,611 mi
Last recorded109,611 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 109,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 102,395 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 94,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion and under sealed

Pass 28 Jan 2022 93,077 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides(rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface rust and black paint coating under the vehicle and on some compoonents

Pass 23 Jan 2021 90,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 86,863 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 84,297 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 84,297 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 81,846 miles

Nearside Rear cut in sidewall of tyre, no ply or cords showing

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

both front tires worn on edges

Pass 28 Jul 2016 79,087 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 70,002 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 62,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 57,767 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2013 57,767 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 52,539 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 46,804 miles

plastic covers over some testable items

Fail 25 Mar 2011 46,804 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

plastic covers over some testable items

rear tyres badly stepped

rear tyres cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2010 38,371 miles

both front tyres worn on the edge + on 3 mm

both rear tyres have flat spots

Pass 6 Mar 2009 26,694 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 26,694 miles

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

3x tyre valve caps missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

lower corner of offside front bumper damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2008 17,492 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 EUO is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EUO, 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 EUO is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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