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AK05 MVT

2005 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,124 mi
Last recorded137,124 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 MVT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2018 137,124 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sill closing panels holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 2 Nov 2017 130,420 miles

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

both inner sills rusted at rear

n/s front of front bumper mis-aligned

Fail 17 Oct 2017 130,354 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear inner bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front bumper corner slightly loose

both rear sills and inner sills rusty

Pass 20 Oct 2016 125,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads both front. (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wear to inner edge of tyre.

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

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear Both rear shock absorber dust protectors deteriorated.

Fail 18 Oct 2016 125,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads both front. (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wear to inner edge of tyre.

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

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

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear Both rear shock absorber dust protectors deteriorated.

Pass 20 Oct 2015 119,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area. (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Fail 20 Oct 2015 119,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2014 113,028 miles

Corrosion to N/R/R outer sill.

Damage to N/S/F wing and bumper

Front exhaust heat sheild missing.

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

Yellow stability light on indicating a fault.

Pass 29 Oct 2013 104,717 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 104,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 90,638 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 79,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 79,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2010 64,512 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 54,848 miles

All discs rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2008 41,324 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 MVT is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc 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 MVT, 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 MVT is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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