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AK05 MVU

2005 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

143,576 mi
Last recorded143,576 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 371,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 MVU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 143,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2017 143,576 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 132,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle silencer weld. slight leak (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 122,880 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 110,132 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

both sides front tyres wearing on insides edges

Pass 1 Jul 2013 98,313 miles

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

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)

rear exhaust braket broken exhaust held up ok

Pass 28 Jun 2012 87,497 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 75,885 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 67,043 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 56,589 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 47,316 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 MVU is a 2005 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MVU, 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 MVU registered?

AK05 MVU is a 2005 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is AK05 MVU safe to buy?

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